Basic information
Job Name:
Manager, Fund Management
Location:
London
Line of Business:
Finance
Job Function:
Investor Services
Date:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Manager, Fund Management
The Carlyle Group
London, UK
Posted on Mar 14, 2025
Position Summary
The Fund Management (FM) Team manages the operations of Carlyle’s investment funds, collaborating with the Deal Team on valuations, portfolio reviews, and transactions while working with Fund Heads and MDs to optimize fund performance. As a Fund Management Manager at Carlyle Europe Partners (CEP), you will be responsible for financial oversight, compliance, and operational efficiency to ensure seamless fund execution and investor reporting. This role is ideal for a strategic, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, driving process improvements and supporting fund performance without direct investment decision-making.
Success in this role also requires a proactive and open-minded approach, contributing positively to the team dynamic by fostering collaboration, embracing innovation, and continuously seeking ways to enhance processes and outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead portfolio valuations, financial forecasting, and strategic analysis to support fund performance.
- Oversee capital calls, distributions, and liquidity planning, ensuring seamless fund operations.
- Act as a key player in fundraising, investor reporting, and due diligence, delivering high-quality insights and data management.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management, liaising with legal and compliance teams.
- Drive budgeting, performance tracking, and process improvements to enhance fund efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal teams to optimize fund structures, transaction execution, and reporting workflows.
Qualifications
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strategic Leadership: Ability to align fund operations with broader investment goals.
- Financial & Operational Acumen: Strong knowledge of private equity fund structures, compliance, and reporting.
- Risk Management: Expertise in mitigating financial and operational risks within investment portfolios.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working across investment, legal, and investor relations teams.
- Process Optimization: Capability to enhance fund operations through technology and streamlined workflows.
What You Bring
- 5-7 years’ experience in fund management or finance.
- Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CPA/CFA preferred.
- Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Company Information
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.