The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $382 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 600 investment vehicles as of September 30, 2023. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world’s largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,200 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Details below.
Fund or Department Description
Carlyle Private Equity Partners Fund (CPEP) was established to provide eligible individuals a single access point to Carlyle’s Global Private Equity (GPE) platform by participating in transactions alongside Carlyle’s established GPE funds, including buyout, growth, infrastructure and certain other investment strategies. Carlyle’s philosophy prioritizes depth over breadth, positioning the firm as a specialist within sectors and geographies where the team believes it has a competitive advantage to drive performance.
Carlyle’s GPE segment is one of the world’s largest and most diversified private equity platforms, spanning industries, geographies and asset types. Across Carlyle, we look to build better businesses through our global platform, local insights and deep industry expertise.
Position Summary
The Vice President will play a critical leadership role within Carlyle’s Global Private Equity (GPE) platform, supporting the growth and development of Carlyle Private Equity Partners (CPEP)—a global evergreen private equity vehicle designed for retail and high-net-worth investors. This individual will also lead the origination and execution of buyout transactions across sectors, working closely with The Head of CPEP and senior Private Equity professionals in a lean, high-impact team environment.
This role combines strategic fund-level oversight with active investment execution responsibilities, requiring exceptional analytical acumen, transaction experience, and leadership capability.
Education & Certificates
* Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.
* Advanced certifications such as an MBA, CFA, IA, or CAIA are strongly preferred.
Professional Experience
* 6-10 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, or related alternative investment fields.
* Demonstrated experience executing complex private equity transactions and leading cross-functional deal teams.
* Familiarity with evergreen vehicles or long-duration capital strategies is a strong plus.
Competencies & Attributes
* Deep technical expertise in financial modeling, valuation analysis, capital structuring, and performance tracking.
* Strategic thinker with a sophisticated understanding of private equity fund mechanics and portfolio construction.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate investment theses and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
* High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Preqin, Capital IQ, FactSet); experience with SQL, Python, or VBA is a plus.
* Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple concurrent workstreams and deliver under tight deadlines.
* Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
* Proven team leader and mentor; able to develop junior talent and foster a high-performance culture.
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to New York 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 $250,000.
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.
About Us:
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.
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