Senior Analyst, Global Credit Finance - Direct Lending

About the position

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of the fund management of cross asset credit offerings on the Carlyle Direct Lending platform ("CDL"), which operates within the broader Carlyle Global Credit segment. This position, where applicable, will involve a broad range of responsibilities, summarized below: * Review of fund accounting records, financial statements, partners' capital account statements, tax returns, K-1 forms and capital calls/distribution allocation files and letters. Such records/data will be prepared by the Third Party Administrator ("TPA") * Coordination with auditors and ability to understand/explain financial concepts and team processes * Data analysis that is needed for Carlyle's corporate accounting team (including Economic Net Income models, budget, AUM, etc.) * Working with deal team, legal/tax counsel, and credit operations team to plan and execute deal closings. Assisting team in coordination with legal and tax to set up deal structures * Participation in the review of investment valuation and presentation to applicable committees * During fundraising, the individual will also help 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 arrangement and fund closing processes * Complete responses to investor correspondence, inquiries, and requests * Assisting with Fund treasury functionality and deal pipeline management * Other ad-hoc projects where needed This position requires strong accounting and finance experience, working knowledge of the credit investment universe, sound organizational and analytical skills as well as ability to build rapport with Carlyle investors, service providers and various constituents throughout the firm. This position also requires the ability to work and communicate effectively across various levels of management and organization groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the structuring, execution and monitoring of investment transactions
• Review performance metrics compiled by TPA
• Preparation of corporate Economic Net Income models for respective fund(s) and gather all necessary data needed for models from deal team, TPA, etc.
• Preparation of various reports provided to investors periodically (i.e. Quarterly Update Letter)
• Assist with asset-based credit facility provider management
• Review of valuation materials and tie outs to borrower financials
• Fund modelling and future business budgeting
• Overview of portfolio hedging, and consideration of best hedging opportunities
• Detailed review of NAV's based on data received from the Third-Party Administrator ("TPA"), which includes review of related support for all balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Coordinate and detail review valuations, including Independent Valuation Firm review subsequent event review and prepare valuation materials for the Valuation Committee and Board of Directors.
• Coordinate and review credit facility reporting and compliance
• Detailed review of accrued carry calculations from the TPA
• Detailed review of capital allocations and capital statements prepared by TPA
• Detailed review of financial statements
• Coordinate interim and year-end audit requests and questions
• End of Period SOI reporting
• Manage the funds capital needs/expenses by communicating capital activity to TPA, monitoring funds' cash needs and credit facility, understanding funds' carry position/determination of carry and reviewing fee & expense calculations prepared by TPA
• Interact with investors on a periodic basis and produce and analyze a variety of ad hoc analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Concentration in Accounting and/or Finance, strongly preferred
• CPA and/or CFA preferred
• 4-5 years related industry experience required
• Big 4 accounting firm background is a plus
• BDC experience is a plus
• Strong educational background in accounting/finance
• Knowledge of the credit investment universe (including, but not limited to, CLO's, Term Loans, Revolvers)

Nice-to-haves

• Highly motivated individual
• Strong interpersonal skills a must
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented. Attention to detail a must.
• 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
• Proficient Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits

• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $90,000 to $120,000.
• 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 individual and organizational performance.