Basic information
Job Name:
Associate, Product Specialist, AlpInvest Investor Relations
Location:
London
Line of Business:
Investor Relations
Job Function:
Investor Relations
Date:
Monday, May 11, 2026
Product Specialist - Associate, Carlyle AlpInvest
The Carlyle Group
Product
London, UK
Posted on May 11, 2026
Position Summary
Carlyle AlpInvest
Carlyle AlpInvest Partners is one of the largest private equity investors globally with over $107 billion of total capital committed as of March 31, 2026, and more than 120 investment professionals. With offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo, Carlyle AlpInvest is a core division of the Carlyle Group.
AlpInvest operates through three closely integrated investment teams: (i) Primary Investments commits capital to new private equity funds, (ii) Co-Investments invests directly in private equity companies alongside our relationship private equity managers through, and (iii) Secondary & Portfolio Finance provides various liquidity solutions through a broad range of transactions throughout the capital structure
Department Description
The Carlyle AlpInvest Investor Relations ("IR") team is responsible for IR-related activities across the segment, as well as new business development and fundraising activities across both its flagship fund products and multi-strategy solutions for institutional and private wealth client bases.
Position Summary
Carlyle seeks to hire a Product Specialist – Associate within Carlyle AlpInvest’s Investor Relations Team. The Associate will work across product lines including Secondary, Co-Investment, NAV Finance, and Primary Investments, supporting efforts in both the Institutional and Private Wealth channels.
The Associate will take on meaningful ownership of workstreams, including managing complex investor requests, coordinating diligence processes, contributing to product messaging, and supporting fundraising execution. The role includes regular interaction with limited partners and internal stakeholders, requiring strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. The successful candidate must be able to build expertise in the strategies in which Carlyle AlpInvest operates, manage multiple priorities independently, and perform effectively in a deadline‑driven environment.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, among others:
- Prepare client update presentations and investment plans, and update marketing and fundraising materials, including due-diligence responses, RFIs, and RFPs
- Support in the day‑to‑day management of investor inquiries and coordination of multi‑stakeholder responses
- Assist with the development of product messaging and value propositions for fundraising initiatives
- Support cross-functional coordination with investment, legal, tax, reporting, operations, and sales teams to respond to investor requests
- Manage portions of the investor due diligence process, including data room preparation, follow‑up coordination, and diligence trackers
- Maintain investor pipelines, diligence trackers, and CRM data to ensure accuracy and timely updates
- Utilize CRM systems and reporting platforms to extract, analyze, and synthesize LP data
- Provide guidance to analysts on materials preparation and workflow organization
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
- University degree in analytical subject (e.g. Finance, Economics, Econometrics or Engineering), with above average results
Professional Experience
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, asset management, international law firms, or comparable blue-chip environments
- Private equity, secondaries, co-investments, or structured finance exposure preferred
Competencies & Attributes
- Fluent in English; additional languages a plus
- Strong ability to interpret quantitative data, financial models, and legal/operational documents
- Capable of managing complex workstreams with limited supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to professional investor audiences
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership mentality, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
- High level of energy and enthusiasm for private equity, investor relations, and client engagement
Position-specific Technical Requirements
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
- Experience with CRM systems (DealCloud preferred).
- Ability to quickly build proficiency in various reporting platforms and extract actionable insights from LP data.
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $475 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2026. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for 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 deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.
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." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.