2025 2-Year Associate, AlpInvest Secondaries & Portfolio Finance

Basic information Job Name: 2025 2-Year Associate, AlpInvest Secondaries & Portfolio Finance Location: New York/OVA Line of Business: Investment Solutions Job Function: Investment Professionals Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 Position Summary The Carlyle Group seeks to hire an Associate within the AlpInvest Secondaries & Portfolio Finance team. AlpInvest Partners Overview AlpInvest Partners is one of the largest and well-established private equity investors globally, with over $100 billion committed to investments since inception and over $90 billion in AUM as of June 30, 2024. AlpInvest is wholly owned by The Carlyle Group and serves as the private equity multi-manager adviser within the Carlyle Investment Solutions business segment. AlpInvest professionals have full access to Carlyle’s resources and network providing a key differentiator in the private equity market, associate experience and post-associate opportunities, including business school. AlpInvest's activities cover a broad range of private equity, including Primary Fund commitments, Secondary Investments and Co-Investments. The firm's investments span the full spectrum of private equity: buyouts, venture, growth capital, energy, mezzanine, and distressed. AlpInvest offers customized private equity solutions to clients through separately managed accounts and commingled funds. AlpInvest has a large and diverse base of more than 550 investors globally, including sovereign wealth funds, public and private pension funds, insurance companies, family offices and other financial institutions. AlpInvest has offices in New York, Amsterdam, London, and Hong Kong with a team of more than 90 investment professionals and over 240 employees across the globe. Secondary & Portfolio Finance Investments Team Overview The Secondary & Portfolio Finance Investments team focuses on acquiring pools of existing private equity assets and providing capital solutions across the private equity ecosystem. AlpInvest is a market leader in complex opportunities requiring innovative equity (secondary spin-outs, fund restructurings, secondary directs, etc.) and credit solutions (NAV loans, GP financing solutions, LP interest finacings, and credit secondaries). The team has committed over $34Bn across 225 transactions since inception. Associates are key members of the investment team working in a flat team environment directly with senior investment professionals. Associates work across both the Secondaries Program and the Portfolio Finance Program (ASPF) and are responsible for due diligence, analysis and developing an initial and independent view of each investment. Responsibilities The candidates will most likely be trained Analysts/Associates with a minimum of 2 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, private credit / direct lending, or similar setting, with exposure to a wide range of transactions, industry studies, valuation work and due diligence assignments. Bachelor’s Degree required. Successful candidates will be team players with the confidence to interact with all levels of an organization. Primary Responsibilities: Review of investment opportunities Leadership role in due diligence meetings and other team initiatives Responsibility for financial modeling including: Detailed company-level analysis and underpinning for businesses in diverse industries Fund-level cash flow structuring Credit-like cash flow structuring related to funds / GP management companies and LP portfolios Preparation of due diligence requests and investment proposals Monitor performance of investments including attending advisory board and General Partner meetings Qualifications Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree required Knowledge & Experience: Familiarity with structuring and execution of leveraged buyouts Experience with due diligence process and analysis A keen interest in understanding the fundamentals of different industries Excellent verbal and written communication skills Advanced financial modeling capability Benefits/Compensation The compensation range for this role is specific to New York 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 $130,000 to $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 : $130,000 - $150,000