The Fund Management (FM) Team manages the operations of Carlyle's investment funds, collaborating with the Deal Team on valuations, portfolio reviews, and transactions, while working with Fund Heads and MDs to optimize fund performance. As a Fund Management Manager at Carlyle Europe Partners (CEP), you will be responsible for financial oversight, compliance, and operational efficiency to ensure seamless fund execution and investor reporting. This role is ideal for a strategic, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, driving process improvements and supporting fund performance without direct investment decision-making. Success in this role requires a proactive, open-minded approach, fostering collaboration, embracing innovation, and continuously seeking ways to enhance processes and outcomes.
* Lead portfolio valuations, financial forecasting, and strategic analysis to support fund performance.
* Oversee capital calls, distributions, and liquidity planning, ensuring seamless fund operations.
* Act as a key player in fundraising, investor reporting, and due diligence, delivering high-quality insights and data management.
* Ensure regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management, liaising with legal and compliance teams.
* Drive budgeting, performance tracking, and process improvements to enhance fund efficiency.
* Collaborate with internal teams to optimize fund structures, transaction execution, and reporting workflows.
Key Skills and Experience
* Strategic leadership: Ability to align fund operations with broader investment goals.
* Financial & operational acumen: Strong knowledge of private equity fund structures, compliance, and reporting.
* Risk management: Expertise in mitigating financial and operational risks within investment portfolios.
* Cross-functional collaboration: Experience working across investment, legal, and investor relations teams.
* Process optimization: Capability to enhance fund operations through technology and streamlined workflows.
What You Bring
* 5-7 years' experience in fund management or finance.
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CPA/CFA preferred.
* Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
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 worldwide. Carlyle emphasizes development, retention, and inclusion, supported by internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Our purpose is to invest wisely and create value for our investors, which include pension funds, wealthy individuals and families, sovereign wealth funds, unions, and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions, with 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. We believe that diverse experiences and viewpoints drive performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, emphasizes that assembling leadership teams with broad insights is key to building better businesses and creating value for stakeholders. We foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued, bringing together varied expertise to maintain a competitive advantage and ensure long-term success.
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