Senior Analyst, Strategic Solutions Fund Management
Carlyle Investment Management, LLC

Position Summary

Department Profile

Our Global Credit segment is a global, multi-product, markets-focused investment platform. Established in 1999 with our first high yield fund, Global Credit currently operates 122 active vehicles with more than 210 investment professionals and approximately $152 billion in AUM, as of June 30, 2023.

As part of Global Credit, Credit Strategic Solutions focuses on the origination, structuring and management of credit opportunities. Credit Strategic Solutions is currently investing out of Carlyle Structured Solutions ("CSS") and Carlyle Asset Finance ("CAF"). CSS invests primarily in private, directly originated credit instruments sourced, structured and underwritten by Carlyle. CAF seeks to provide flexible, asset backed financing solutions to non-bank lenders and other assets owners. Additionally, Credit Strategic Solutions designs bespoke investment solutions for the benefit of Carlyle's institutional clients, including pensions and insurers.

Fund Management ("FM") teams serve as strategic business partners operating as the CFO function for the funds they support. FM serves as the connective tissue across deal teams, centralized activities and the broader Carlyle organization.

Position Summary

Carlyle Global Credit is seeking an experienced individual responsible for supporting all aspects of the fund management, fund accounting and financial reporting for Carlyle Structured Solutions business. The individual will work closely with and support the Structured Solutions product team to execute on insurance focused, private credit investment programs.

This position requires strong accounting and finance experience, working knowledge of the credit industry and valuation techniques for both liquid and illiquid credit products a plus, sound organizational and analytical skills as well as the ability to build rapport with Carlyle investors, TPA and the various constituents we interact with throughout the firm. This position requires the individual to take full ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

1. Fund Management / Operations

• During fundraising, create various analysis of data needed for the updating marketing materials, assisting with the preparation of due diligence questionnaire responses, as well as assist with evaluation of side-letter arrangement and fund closing processes
  
• Assist with coordination with investment team, legal/tax counsel, and middle office operations team to plan and execute fund and deal closings including legal entity structuring
  
• Assist with formation process for all new entities and prepare documentation needed for internal Legal Entity approval, coordinate establishment of tax documentation (W8, W9) for all entities
  
• Assist with diligence and closing of newly admitted LPs and assist in diligence meetings and requests
  
• Monitor legal compliance with various fund agreements and arrangements
  
• Manage fund capital activity including capital call calculations, distribution calculations and the carry waterfall analysis, management fee and other allocations or reallocations prepared by the TPA
  
• Assist with review of valuation models prepared by deal team
  
• Preparation of materials and certifications for quarterly Valuation Sub-Committee Meeting
  
• Preparation of fund and portfolio performance metrics
  
• Preparation of revenue projection models

2. Fund Accounting / Financial Reporting / Investor Reporting

• Review of quarterly fund closes based on data received from the TPA, which includes review of related support for all balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Review of accrued and realized carry calculations from the TPA
• Review of capital allocations and capital statements prepared by TPA
• Review of financial statements
• Annual review of tax workbooks detailing book to tax difference to tax returns, tax returns and partner K-1s
• Coordinate preparation of quarterly investor updates
• Coordinate interim and year-end audit requests and address questions from external auditors as well as investors
• Coordinate corporate deliverables and disclosures for firm's public company reporting
• Interact with investors on a periodic basis and produce and analyze a variety of ad hoc analysis

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance required
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of 3-4 years' experience either in private credit or public accounting
• Experience in alternatives, familiar with fund accounting/GP/LP structures and/or SMAs
• Knowledge of Structured Products, ABS, Financing is a plus
• Highly motivated; Self-starter
• Time management/prioritization
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral

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 the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/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 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.

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

Company Information

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $425 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 595 investment vehicles as of March 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 2,200 professionals operating in 28 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 know that diverse teams perform better, so we seek to create a community where we continually exchange insights, embrace different perspectives and leverage diversity as a competitive advantage. That is why we are committed to growing and cultivating teams that include people with a variety of perspectives, people who provide unique lenses through which to view potential deals, support and run our business.

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