Senior Analyst, Direct Lending Valuation & Performance

Company Profile
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $441 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 636 investment vehicles as of December 31, 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.

Position Summary
This position will be responsible for supporting the broader Direct Lending team for Global Credit, with a focus on valuations, projection modeling, enhancing platform analytics, data governance, fundraising and investor relations requests, and assisting with technology initiatives. Responsibilities include assisting with the review of all valuations in the Direct Lending space; data and process governance; updating and reviewing fund projection models; developing key management reports on both a fund and platform level; and other ad-hoc projects.

This position requires strong finance and reporting experience, knowledge of the alternative investment industry, sound organizational and analytical skills as well as ability to build rapport with various constituents throughout the firm, service providers and Carlyle investors. In addition, the individual should be able to work independently in a fast paced environment, be deadline-oriented and possess strong analytical, forecasting and modelling skills as well as advanced Microsoft Office Suite knowledge.

Primary Responsibilities
25% of time - Valuations

• Assist with reviewing investment valuations across all Direct Lending funds.
• Track and manage quarterly valuation deliverables to assure compliance with internal controls
• Work closely with deal teams to solve for complex valuation situations, escalating as required
• Support the development and refinement of valuation models to better address credit investments.
• Assist with identifying and developing standard processes to streamline valuation process and add efficiencies to preparation of valuations

25% of time - Modeling, Reporting & Analytics

• Maintain and enhance projection models for Direct Lending funds
• Build out enhanced analytics and reporting for performance and valuations
• Develop key management reports and credit focused valuation analytics, including:
• Work with third party administrators and technology department to develop reporting capabilities and tools including self-service across a range of business functions.
• Identification of credit specific metrics to include in reporting
• Assist with regular/Ad-hoc reporting requests from fund/segment/firm leadership
• Assist with the ongoing delivery of performance reporting and analytics

25% of time - Data Governance & Technology Initiatives

• Assist in driving strategy within vertical on data and technology initiatives with respect to investment, fund and investor data to drive consistent reporting across products.
• Execute on technology projects as key business partner
• Document policies and guidelines, partnering with other functions, that helps improve quality and promotes consistency across Global Credit
• Promote ongoing adherence to established policies and guidelines
• Support other, firm-wide initiatives particularly around data management, reporting

25% of time - Fundraising & Investor Relations:

• Oversee aggregation of all data needed for fund-related marketing, including flipbooks, teaser, due diligence questionnaires, quarterly investor updates, and other ad-hoc marketing materials/presentations
• Oversee coordination of investor requests specific to Fund Management with Investor Relations and deal team

Requirements

Education & Certificates

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting required
• CPA/CFA or progress towards CPA or CFA is a plus

Professional Experience

• 3-5 years relevant experience required
• Firm understanding of valuation concepts regarding operating companies and other debt/equity financial instruments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Word
• Experience analyzing and modelling cash flows
• In-depth knowledge of cash flow analysis and financial modelling
• Strong finance and reporting experience with advanced knowledge of the alternative investment industry
• Ability to work across departments and teams in a collaborative and efficient manner

Competencies & Attributes

• Self starter with a strong willingness to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of individuals and personalities
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and successfully manage multiple responsibilities under strict deadlines
• Committed to furthering firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals.

Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to New York City and takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to required or preferred skill sets, prior experience and training, and any relevant licenses or certifications.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $90,000 to $120,000.

In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement benefits, health insurance, life and disability insurance, 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, but not limited to, individual and organizational performance.

Due to the high volume of applicants, please be advised that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by The Carlyle Group.