Basic information
Job Name:
Manager, FX & Interest Rate Risk
Location:
Washington, DC
Line of Business:
Finance
Job Function:
Investor Services
Date:
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Manager, FX & Interest Rate Risk
The Carlyle Group
Washington, USA
USD 120k-130k / year
Posted on Aug 15, 2025
Position Summary
This role is responsible for advising on and executing derivative strategies to manage foreign exchange (FX) and interest rate risk across all Carlyle funds. Core responsibilities include coordinating funding and hedging activities for foreign-denominated transactions, monitoring and managing existing hedge positions, negotiating ISDA agreements, and maintaining hedging models for each hedged deal.
Responsibilities
- dvise stakeholders on hedging strategies and rate exposures.
- Develop and maintain hedging models for all active FX-hedged transactions.
- Execute FX trades across entities for deal funding and risk management.
- Provide strategic guidance on current and anticipated interest rate exposures across Carlyle’s funds and investments.
- Coordinate FX trade settlements with counterparties and internal operations teams to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Liaise with stakeholders to ensure all trades are correctly booked and reflected in internal systems.
- Monitor outstanding hedge positions to assess counterparty risk and identify restructuring opportunities.
- Act as the primary liaison between Carlyle and FX counterparties, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Oversee the entity onboarding process with FX counterparties, including the negotiation of ISDA and CSA agreements.
- Oversee compliance with ISDAs and monitor CSA thresholds.
- Support global regulatory compliance related to derivatives, working with compliance teams across jurisdictions to meet fund- and manager-specific requirements.
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
- Bachelor’s Degree, required
- Concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics, preferred
- MBA/CFA/CTP is a plus
- 5+ years of overall relevant experience is required
- Experience with foreign exchange or rates-based derivatives
- Experience with private equity or credit assets classes a plus
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical modelling skills
- Knowledge of FX pricing fundamentals including spot, forward, and option pricing
- Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements for derivative transactions including Dodd-Frank
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail is a must
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- High integrity and must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary matters
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC 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 s $120,000 to $130,000.
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.
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $465 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 652 investment vehicles as of June 30, 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 27 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.