Manager, Direct Lending Valuation, Modeling & Performance

About the position

This position will be responsible for supporting the broader Direct Lending team for Global Credit, with a focus on valuations, projection modeling, enhancing platform analytics, data governance, fundraising and investor relations requests, and assisting with technology initiatives. Responsibilities include assisting with the review of all valuations in the Direct Lending space; data and process governance; updating and reviewing fund projection models; developing key management reports on both a fund and platform level; and other ad-hoc projects. This position requires strong finance and reporting experience, knowledge of the alternative investment industry, sound organizational and analytical skills as well as ability to build rapport with various constituents throughout the firm, service providers and Carlyle investors. In addition, the individual should be able to work independently in a fast paced environment, be deadline-oriented and possess strong analytical, forecasting and modelling skills as well as advanced Microsoft Office Suite knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing investment valuations across all Direct Lending funds.
• Track and manage quarterly valuation deliverables to assure compliance with internal controls.
• Work closely with deal teams to solve for complex valuation situations, escalating as required.
• Support the development and refinement of valuation models to better address credit investments.
• Assist with identifying and developing standard processes to streamline valuation process and add efficiencies to preparation of valuations.
• Maintain and enhance projection models for Direct Lending funds.
• Build out enhanced analytics and reporting for performance and valuations.
• Develop key management reports and credit focused valuation analytics.
• Work with third party administrators and technology department to develop reporting capabilities and tools including self-service across a range of business functions.
• Identification of credit specific metrics to include in reporting.
• Assist with regular/Ad-hoc reporting requests from fund/segment/firm leadership.
• Assist with the ongoing delivery of performance reporting and analytics.
• Assist in driving strategy within vertical on data and technology initiatives with respect to investment, fund and investor data to drive consistent reporting across products.
• Execute on technology projects as key business partner.
• Document policies and guidelines, partnering with other functions, that helps improve quality and promotes consistency across Global Credit.
• Promote ongoing adherence to established policies and guidelines.
• Support other, firm-wide initiatives particularly around data management, reporting.
• Oversee aggregation of all data needed for fund-related marketing, including flipbooks, teaser, due diligence questionnaires, quarterly investor updates, and other ad-hoc marketing materials/presentations.
• Oversee coordination of investor requests specific to Fund Management with Investor Relations and deal team.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree, required.
• Concentration in Finance, Economics, or Accounting, preferred.
• CPA/CFA or progress towards CPA or CFA is a plus.
• 5-7 years relevant experience required.
• Firm understanding of valuation concepts regarding operating companies and other debt/equity financial instruments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience analyzing and modelling cash flows.
• In-depth knowledge of cash flow analysis and financial modelling.
• Strong finance and reporting experience with advanced knowledge of the alternative investment industry.
• Ability to work across departments and teams in a collaborative and efficient manner.

Nice-to-haves

• Self starter with a strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage junior team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of individuals and personalities.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and successfully manage multiple responsibilities under strict deadlines.
• Committed to furthering firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals.

Benefits

• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $155,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, dependent on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.