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




Fund Management/Operations:



During fundraising, review various analysis of data needed for the updating marketing materials, assisting with the preparation and review 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


Review of materials and certifications for quarterly Valuation Sub-Committee Meeting


Review of fund and portfolio performance metrics


Review of revenue projection models



Fund Accounting / Financial Reporting / Investor Reporting:



Oversight and 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


Oversee review of cash and position reconciliations from Operations team


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


Oversee coordination of 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




Education & Certificates



• Bachelor's degree, required


• Concentration in Accounting and/or Finance, preferred


• CPA, preferred



Professional Experience



• Minimum of 5-7 years' relevant experience, required


• Experience in financial services, private credit or public accounting with supervisory experience, strongly preferred


• Experience in alternatives, familiar with fund accounting/GP/LP structures and/or SMAs


• Knowledge of Structured Products, ABS, Financing is a plus



Competencies & Attributes



• 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


• Strong ability to manage and develop junior team members



Company Information



The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $382 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 600 investment vehicles as of September 30, 2023. 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, South 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.