Analyst, Valuation and Analytics
The Carlyle Group
Position Summary
Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing investment valuations across all Private Credit funds, including Private Equities and Private Real Estate, ensuring valuation models are sound and assumptions are well-documented and supportable. While the primary focus will be on Private Credit, knowledge of Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) and Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) is a plus.
- Compile valuation materials that will be presented to senior leadership and internal Valuation Committees on a quarterly basis.
- Partner closely with portfolio management and deal teams to address valuation scenarios and understand new investment assumptions (e.g. warrant valuation, purchase allocations, etc.).
- Facilitate alignment on valuation marks through conversations with the deal team, portfolio management, and third-party valuation firms.
- Support the development and refinement of valuation models to better address credit investments.
- Track and manage valuation deliverables to assure compliance with internal controls.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors for all valuation-related inquiries.
- Partner with fund management teams, third-party administrators, and various teams throughout the firm to develop robust analytics and dynamic valuation reporting solutions, including self-service tools that empower various functions with real-time insights.
- Assist in preparing and creating new valuation reports for quarterly Valuation Committee meetings.
- Support regular/ad-hoc reporting requests from fund, segment, and firm leadership.
- Assist in driving strategy within vertical on data and technology initiatives with respect to investment, fund, and investor data to drive consistent reporting across products.
- Document policies and guidelines, partnering with other functions, that helps improve quality and promotes consistency across Global Credit
- Promote ongoing adherence to established policies and guidelines, promoting a culture of compliance and consistency throughout the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, required
- Concentration in Finance, Economics, or Accounting, preferred
- Progress towards CFA is a plus
- Minimum 1-3 years relevant experience required.
- Prior experience in private credit, with a focus on investment valuation and financial modeling a plus
- Understanding of valuation concepts regarding operating companies, real estate, energy companies, and other debt/equity financial instruments
- Knowledge and experience analyzing and modelling cash flows
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with Capital IQ, Bloomberg and Intex a plus
- Strong finance and reporting experience with advanced knowledge of the alternative investment industry
- Ability to work across departments and teams in a collaborative and efficient manner
- Self-starter with a strong willingness to learn
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of individuals and personalities
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
- 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
- Committed to furthering firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals.
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.