Vice President

The Carlyle Group•New York, NY

80d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.
6-10 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, or related alternative investment fields.
Demonstrated experience executing complex private equity transactions.
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).
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certifications such as an MBA, CFA, or CAIA are strongly preferred.
Familiarity with evergreen vehicles or long-duration capital strategies is a strong plus.
Experience with SQL, Python, or VBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the origination and execution of buyout transactions across sectors.
Support the growth and development of Carlyle Private Equity Partners (CPEP).
Combine strategic fund-level oversight with active investment execution responsibilities.
Lead cross-functional deal teams.
Develop junior talent and foster a high-performance culture.