Position Summary
Carlyle's Global Credit division is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Credit Opportunities Fund Management team. This individual will be responsible for supporting all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and fund monitoring, with involvement in performance reporting. The role requires strong accounting expertise, knowledge of the alternative investment industry, and the ability to run detailed analysis to support the front-office and investor relations teams. Excellent organizational and analytical skills, along with the ability to collaborate with investment professionals, investor relations, valuation, and operations staff, are essential.
Primary Responsibilities
- Accounting and Reporting (45% of time)
- Detailed review of quarterly fund closes based on data received from the Third-Party Administrator ("TPA"), including reviewing related support for all balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Detailed review of accrued carry calculations from the TPA.
- Detailed review of capital allocations and capital statements prepared by the TPA.
- Detailed review of financial statements.
- Coordinate interim and year-end audit requests and responses.
- Assist the internal portfolio management team to shadow the books and records, maintaining an internal view of NAV and compiling performance metrics.
- Finance and Operations (25% of time)
- Assist in structuring, executing, and monitoring investment transactions.
- Coordinate and review valuations prepared by the deal team.
- Calculate performance metrics.
- Prepare various reports provided to investors periodically (e.g., Quarterly Update Letter) and ad hoc analysis reports for the business.
- Investor Requests (20% of time)
- Interact with the Investor Relations team and investors periodically, producing and analyzing various ad hoc reports.
- Transactions and fund activities management (5% of time)
- Manage the fund's capital needs and expenses by communicating capital activity to the TPA, monitoring cash needs and credit facilities, understanding the fund's carry position, determining carry, and reviewing fee and expense calculations prepared by the TPA.
- Management Company Reporting/Budgeting (5% of time)
- Review monthly and quarterly management company reporting and conduct quarterly expense analysis as it relates to the respective fund.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred
- CPA and/or CFA preferred
- Minimum of 2-4 years' experience in private credit or public accounting, with private equity or credit investment experience
- Strong knowledge of closed-end structured funds
- Knowledge of accounting and reporting for credit products is a plus
- Highly motivated individual
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented; attention to detail is essential
- Excellent communication skills-both written and oral
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage multiple responsibilities under strict deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience with SS&C's Advent Geneva accounting system is a plus
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.
Company Profile
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $435 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 606 investment vehicles as of June 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 2,200 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 value diversity as a key driver of 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." Our aim is to cultivate a community where insights are continually exchanged and different perspectives are embraced. We recognize that diverse teams perform better and we are dedicated to leveraging diversity as a competitive advantage at Carlyle.
