Senior Analyst, Global Credit Finance – ABF

As part of Global Credit, Asset Backed Finance focuses on the origination, structuring and management of credit opportunities. Asset Backed Finance is currently investing out of Carlyle Structured Solutions ("CSS") and Carlyle Asset Finance ("CAF"). CSS invests primarily in private, directly originated credit instruments sourced, structured and underwritten by Carlyle. CAF seeks to provide flexible, asset-backed financing solutions to non-bank lenders and other assets owners. Additionally, Asset Backed Finance designs bespoke investment solutions for the benefit of Carlyle’s institutional clients, including pensions and insurers.

Fund Management ("FM") teams serve as strategic business partners operating as the CFO function for the funds they support. FM serves as the connective tissue across deal teams, centralized activities and the broader Carlyle organization.

Carlyle Global Credit is seeking an experienced individual responsible for supporting all aspects of the fund management, fund accounting and financial reporting for Carlyle Asset Backed Finance business. The individual will work closely with and support the Asset Backed Finance product team to execute on insurance focused, private credit investment programs.

This position requires strong accounting and finance experience, working knowledge of the credit industry and valuation techniques for both liquid and illiquid credit products a plus, sound organizational and analytical skills as well as the ability to build rapport with Carlyle investors, third-party admins and the various constituents we interact with throughout the firm. This position requires the individual to take full ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Fund Management / Operations

• During fundraising, create various analysis of data needed for the updating marketing materials, assisting with the preparation of due diligence questionnaire responses, as well as assist with evaluation of side-letter arrangements and fund closing processes
• Assist with coordination with the investment team, legal/tax counsel, and middle office operations team to plan and execute fund and deal closings including legal entity structuring
• Assist with formation process for all new entities and prepare documentation needed for internal Legal Entity approval, coordinate establishment of tax documentation (W8, W9) for all entities
• Assist with diligence and closing of newly admitted LPs and assist in diligence meetings and requests
• Monitor legal compliance with various fund agreements and arrangements
• Manage fund capital activity including capital call calculations, distribution calculations and the carry waterfall analysis, management fee and other allocations or reallocations prepared by the TPA
• Assist with review of valuation models prepared by deal team
• Preparation of materials and certifications for quarterly Valuation Sub-Committee Meeting
• Preparation of fund and portfolio performance metrics
• Preparation of revenue projection models

Fund Accounting / Financial Reporting / Investor Reporting

• Review of quarterly fund closes based on data received from the TPA, which includes review of related support for all balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Review of accrued and realized carry calculations from the TPA
• Review of capital allocations and capital statements prepared by TPA
• Review of financial statements
• Annual review of tax workbooks detailing book to tax difference to tax returns, tax returns and partner K-1s
• Coordinate preparation of quarterly investor updates
• Coordinate interim and year-end audit requests and address questions from external auditors as well as investors
• Coordinate corporate deliverables and disclosures for firm’s public company reporting
• Interact with investors on a periodic basis and produce and analyze a variety of ad hoc analysis

Education & Certificates

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Master’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred
• CPA and/or CFA preferred

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in private credit or public accounting, with private credit or private equity investment experience
• Experience in the Private Credit industry preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP reporting requirements
• Knowledge of the credit investment universe (including, but not limited to, CLO's, Term Loans, Revolvers)

Competencies & Attributes

• Highly motivated individual
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented; attention to detail is essential
• Excellent communication skills—both written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage multiple responsibilities under strict deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Benefits/Compensation The compensation range for this role is specific to New York City 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 $100,000 to $120,000.

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 The Carlyle Group.

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