Carlyle Group

Senior Analyst, Global Credit Finance - Direct Lending

Carlyle Group$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Finance, Economics, or Accounting preferred
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting required
  • Progress towards CPA is a plus
  • Familiarity with the credit investment universe (CLOs, Term Loans, Revolvers)
  • Big 4 accounting firm experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Review fund accounting records and financial statements
  • Coordinate with auditors to facilitate audit processes
  • Perform data analysis and support corporate accounting models
  • Collaborate with deal teams and legal counsel for deal closings
  • Assist in creating marketing materials and fundraising analyses
  • Respond to investor inquiries and requests
  • Support fund treasury and manage deal pipeline activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive retirement benefits
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Family planning benefits
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Potential participation in an annual discretionary incentive program
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of the fund management of cross asset credit offerings on the Carlyle Direct Lending platform ("CDL"), which operates within the broader Carlyle Global Credit segment.

This position, where applicable, will involve a broad range of responsibilities, summarized below:
  • Review of fund accounting records, financial statements, partners' capital account statements, and capital calls/distribution allocation files and letters. Such records/data will be prepared by the Third Party Administrator ("TPA")
  • Coordination with auditors and ability to understand/explain financial concepts and team processes
  • Data analysis that is needed for Carlyle's corporate accounting team (including Economic Net Income models, budget, AUM, etc.)
  • Working with deal team, legal/tax counsel, and credit operations team to plan and execute deal closings. Assisting team in coordination with legal and tax to set up deal structures
  • During fundraising, the individual will also help create various analysis of data needed for the updating of 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
  • Complete responses to investor correspondence, inquiries, and requests
  • Assisting with Fund treasury functionality and deal pipeline management
  • Other ad-hoc projects where needed


This position requires strong accounting and finance experience, working knowledge of the credit investment universe, sound organizational and analytical skills as well as ability to build rapport with Carlyle investors, service providers and various constituents throughout the firm. This position also requires the ability to work and communicate effectively across various levels of management and organization groups.

In-Office Requirement: 4 days per week

Primary Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting (40% of time)
  • Detailed review of NAV's based on data received from the TPA, which includes review of related support for all balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Coordinate and review credit facility reporting and compliance
  • Detailed review of accrued carry/incentive calculations from the TPA
  • Detailed review of capital allocations and capital statements prepared by TPA
  • Detailed preparation and review of financial statements
  • Coordinate interim and year-end audit requests and questions
  • End of Period SOI reporting
  • Assist with the onboarding of an internal accounting book of record


Finance and Operations (25% of time)
  • Work alongside Operations to assure proper and timely execution of investments and vendor obligations
  • Assist with recognition and accrual of interest and expense booked by the TPA
  • Calculate and review performance metrics
  • Preparation of various reports provided to investors periodically (i.e. Quarterly Update Presentations)
  • Assist with subscription and asset-based credit facility provider management
  • Fund modelling and expense budgeting
  • Preparation of capital activity calculations including pro forma analysis to assist the business in future decision making
  • Improve daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly processes to enhance the overall efficiency, accuracy, and functionality of the fund


Transactions and fund activities management (25% of time)
  • Work alongside different groups such as Investor Relations, Internal and External Legal Counsel, and Portfolio Management to coordinate periodic investor closes.
  • Manage the funds capital needs by coordinating with Portfolio Management and other stake holders.
  • Work with TPA to produce and issue capital activity notices.
  • Review quarterly performance data and assist in the proposal and preparation of distributions.
  • Oversee a team of consultants assisting in the preparation of recurring deliverables for the fund


Investor Requests (10% of time)
  • Interact with investors on a periodic basis and produce a variety of ad hoc analysis


Requirements

Education & Certificates
  • Bachelor's degree, required
  • Concentration in Finance, Economics, or Accounting, preferred
  • CPA or progress towards CPA is a plus


Professional Experience
  • 2-5 years overall relevant experience, required
  • Related industry experience, preferred
  • Big 4 accounting firm background is a plus
  • Knowledge of the credit investment universe (including, but not limited to, CLO's, Term Loans, Revolvers)


Competencies & Attributes
  • Highly motivated individual
  • Strong interpersonal skills a must
  • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented. Attention to detail a must.
  • 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
  • Proficient Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Knowledge of technology solutions such as Alteryx and Microsoft Power Platform is a plus


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 $100,000 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 Carlyle.

About Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that specializes in private equity, credit, and real estate investments. The firm was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Carlyle manages more than $230 billion in assets across 389 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2020. The firm's private equity investments span a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defense, consumer and retail, energy and power, healthcare, and technology, media and telecommunications. Carlyle has offices in 22 countries and employs more than 1,800 people worldwide.
Learn more about Carlyle Group
Size
1,850 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$348.2 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+31%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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