Basic information
Job Name:
Risk Manager
Location:
Luxembourg
Line of Business:
Finance
Job Function:
Investor Services
Date:
Friday, June 27, 2025
Risk Manager
The Carlyle Group
Luxembourg
Posted on Sep 4, 2025
Position Summary
Since 2018, CIM Europe has been Carlyle’s EU licensed Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM), providing investment management services including risk management, valuation, compliance, oversight on portfolio management and marketing and related activities to its alternative investment funds and allowing Carlyle funds to continue to market to European investors under AIFMD, the pan European alternative funds regulation introduced in 2012.
CIM Europe manages over 100 funds with total AUM of approx. EUR 27.3bn as of Dec 31, 2024 across different alternative strategies - Private Equity, Real Assets, Funds of Funds and Credit. CIM Europe consists of 12 full time personnel in Luxembourg and is managed by four Conducting Officers on day-to-day basis. CIM Europe is governed by three Board members.
The AIFM of Carlyle are looking for an Assistant Risk Manager to join the team. This individual will be responsible for enhancing and implementing the risk management framework, preparing regular and ad hoc reports and analysis and communicating with external and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
• Contribution to review and enhancement of the risk management policy and procedure.
• Contribution to enhancement of the risk management overall framework.
• Review of AIFs’ documents (prospectus, LPA, etc.)
• Creation and periodic review of the funds’ risk profiles.
• Preparation of periodic and ad-hoc AIFs’ risk reports.
• Review and analysis of new investment and divestment opportunities.
• Monitoring of pre- and post-trade investment restrictions.
• Preparation of stress-test (including for open-ended funds).
• Maintenance of the operational risk assessment for the AIFs and the AIFM.
• Contribution to analysis of regulatory changes and their implementation.
• Preparation of materials for the Conducting Officers and Board of Managers meetings.
• Participation in various project supporting growth of the AIFM and regulatory development.
Qualifications
• Academic degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or related fields;
• 5 years of related work experience (Luxembourg AIFM);
• Knowledge of the Luxembourg AIFM regulatory framework;
• Experience with private equity, real estate, funds of funds and credit strategies;
• Experience with open-ended funds and liquid products;
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), other language is considered an advantage;
• FRM, CFA or CAIA professional designation is considered an advantage;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (including VBA);
• Team player with a strong work ethic;
• Analytical thinking, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
• Pro-active approach.
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.