2-Year Associate, Opportunistic Credit

Basic information Job Name: 2-Year Associate, Opportunistic Credit Location: New York/OVA Line of Business: Global Credit Job Function: Investment Professionals Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Position Summary Carlyle Credit Opportunities strategy resides within Global Credit and is currently investing out of its third flagship vintage investment vehicle. The team actively manages $13 billion of invested capital across 80+ portfolio companies globally. The CCOF team invests primarily in highly-structured and privately-negotiated capital solutions supporting corporate borrowers through secured loans, senior subordinated debt, mezzanine debt, convertible notes, and other debt-like instruments, as well as preferred and common equity in such borrowers. The team also invests in special situations and event-driven opportunities that exhibit hybrid credit and equity features. CCOF takes advantage of market dislocations that arise as a result of temporary market volatility, investing in primary and secondary markets using liquid debt instruments. The team consists of 35 investment professionals across New York and London. Responsibilities The Associate role will be within the Carlyle Credit Opportunities Fund (“CCOF”), the flexible credit investing segment within Global Credit. Associates are expected to integrate and work with their team to develop skills and the ability to identify opportunities and manage relationships. They are expected to, as part of a team and with guidance, evaluate the business and industry as well as identify the economic attractiveness; work on evaluation of potential deals and become very familiar with developing capital structure and understanding the levers for value creation. Associates will develop their deal structuring skills to include management of the due diligence process, deal and credit structuring and negotiation skills, as well monitoring of the portfolio companies. Qualifications 2 years of experience within Investment Banking, Private Credit and/or Private Equity Advanced corporate finance skills, including detailed, bottoms-up financial modelling and valuation assessment Bachelor’s Degree and GPA of 3.5 or above Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to be a team player; we put emphasis on teamwork and building a strong culture Familiarity with credit documentation and structuring aspects of transactions Self-starter; confidence in asking questions, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and takes initiative to drive projects forward Solid organizational skills, high attention to detail and ability to prioritize Ability to juggle multiple workstreams and manage deadlines in a fast paced market-driven environment Passion for investing in both private and public markets, intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn Benefits/Compensation The compensation range for this role is specific to New York, NY and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $150,000. In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Company Information The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $447 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 612 investment vehicles as of September 30, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 29 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.

Salary : $150,000