Manager, Private Credit Operations - Direct Lending
The Carlyle Group
Position Summary
Responsibilities
- Actively facilitate the deal execution process for privately held assets, including wire processing for internal and external movements, FX hedging, KYC, bank account openings and other steps required in coordination with the Deal Team, internal and external counsel, Finance and Tax
- Work closely with Deal Team, Portfolio Management and Finance to monitor the Direct Lending pipeline
- Proactively assist with the management of cash and financing lines across all fund structures
- Cash and wire management related to deal fundings for privately held assets, including the review of funds flows and legal documents
- Work closely with Finance and Corporate Treasury to hedge foreign currency exposure
- Facilitate trade capture in the Broadridge Sentry Order Management System
- Oversee trade settlement process for all external facing trades and internal transfers across multiple asset classes
- Escalation contact for cash and position reconciliations across all Direct Lending entities ensuring the timely resolution of breaks
- Assist in strategic initiatives related to technology and process enhancements
- Regular and ad-hoc reporting for various areas within the firm
- Oversight and mentorship of junior team members
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, required
- Concentration in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline, preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in Financial Services
- Experience with public & private credit asset classes - middle market direct lending or other private credit experience a plus
- Strong understanding of loan and credit facility documents, including credit agreements and amendments
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
- Detail oriented self-starter
- Ability to work alone and in a team environment
- Problem solving and critical thinking abilities
- Strong work ethic, honesty and integrity, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $453 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 641 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2025. 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 Carlyle AlpInvest - 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.