Basic information
Job Name:
Vice President, Energy
Location:
London
Line of Business:
Global Private Equity
Job Function:
Investment Professionals
Date:
Friday, February 21, 2025
Vice President, Energy
The Carlyle Group
London, UK
Posted on Mar 15, 2025
Position Summary
Fund Overview
Established in 2013, Carlyle International Energy Partners (CIEP) is Carlyle's dedicated international energy private equity platform. CIEP manages $8 billion in assets across two funds and co-investments, encompassing thirteen portfolio companies in the global energy value chain. The team is currently investing the CIEP II fund, which raised $2.3 billion with $1.5 billion of dry powder remaining.
CIEP team has a proven track record of executing complex corporate carve-outs and structuring partnerships with financial and strategic investors. Our highly differentiated strategy targets cash flow generating investments across the global energy value chain, including:
- Oil & gas fields
- Refineries
- Gas-fired & renewable power plants
- Service station portfolios
- Petrochemical assets
- Opportunistic investments in energy transition adjacencies, including low carbon fuels, e-mobility, markets for environmental attributes, hydrogen and CCUS
Position Summary
The Carlyle Group is seeking an experienced Vice President to join our Carlyle International Energy Partners team in London. The successful candidate will focus on sourcing, executing, and managing portfolio companies, with specific emphasis on the international energy sector.
Responsibilities
Deal Evaluation:
- Lead evaluation and execution of potential transactions.
- Conduct commercial and financial due diligence.
- Manage due diligence processes and prepare recommendations.
- Negotiate transaction agreements and financing documents.
Deal Generation:
- Participate in origination efforts.
- Develop and maintain relationships with peers at corporate finance firms.
- Build a network of industry contacts in the global energy value chain.
- Maintain the deal pipeline.
Portfolio Management:
- Monitor and enhance portfolio value.
- Participate on the Board of Directors of portfolio companies.
- Work with management teams on performance improvement initiatives.
- Assist with monthly reporting to investors and exiting investments.
Qualifications
Education & Certificates:
- Strong academic record with an undergraduate degree from a leading academic institution.
- Master’s degree is valued but not required.
Professional Experience:
- 6-9+ years of experience, including in a “real assets” team with a leading investment bank (e.g., Energy, Power, Renewables, Industrials), consultant, or alternative investment manager.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, exceptional at building relationships with colleagues, management teams, and advisors, and being seen as a trusted and experienced individual.
- A true team player focused on the success of the team and willing to play any role to make the team successful.
- Entrepreneurial, self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize, structured thinker
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.