Associate Vice President, Global Credit Finance – Structured Products Valuations
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ : CG) is a global investment firm with $465 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 652 investment vehicles as of June 30, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world’s largest and most successful firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 27 offices worldwide. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion and has seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors.
Position Summary
This position will be responsible for managing the valuation of portfolio assets within Carlyle Global Credit’s Liquid Credit, comprising more than $35 bn of AUM. Asset coverage includes CLO debt and equity investments, bank loans, ABS and other structured finance securities. The incumbent will work with teams across the organization, including the Trading Desk, Finance and Technology, to carry out the valuation process for assigned funds and gain exposure across various facets of the business, with the core focus on valuation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage the valuation process for Liquid Credit, including deliverable tracking, presentation reviews, valuation model reviews, and completion of ad‑hoc deliverables
- Coordinate with third‑party pricing vendors to ensure comprehensive pricing coverage, address valuation challenges, and manage ad‑hoc pricing requests; support adherence to the firm’s valuation policy through timely resolution of pricing‑related needs
- Work with the Trading Desk to complete valuation reviews in line with Carlyle’s valuation policy and applicable accounting / industry guidance
- Support the maintenance and enhancement of existing valuation models, and contribute to the development of new models and methodologies
- Work closely with deal teams to solve complex valuation situations, escalating as required
- Drive enhancements and improvements to the valuation and reporting processes, procedures, and expand the use of technology
- Prepare and maintain daily, monthly, and quarterly valuation analytics and reports at the fund and investment level, including P&L attribution and analysis of performance drivers
- Identify relevant credit‑specific metrics for inclusion in reporting
- Present valuation results to senior executives, including C‑Suite leadership and members of the Board of Directors
- Manage and assist in the annual audit as well as interim reviews with auditors
Requirements
Education & Certificates
Concentration in Finance, Economics, or Accounting preferredCFA designation or progress towards CFA is a plusProfessional Experience
Minimum of 8+ years of overall relevant professional experienceExperience valuing illiquid and complex securities, business valuations, and / or structuring, trading, or whole‑loan modelling preferredAdvanced knowledge of valuation methodologies and financial models for CLO, ABS, RMBS and other structured finance securitiesStrong experience with third‑party systems such as Intex, Kanerai and BloombergKnowledge of Python (incl. machine‑learning packages), R, MatLab is a plusAbility to develop valuation approaches for various securities and unique instruments, including equity and debt securities, loans, and structured productsMaintain detailed records of all inputs used in the valuation process over timeHighly self‑motivated with a proactive attitude and strong eagerness to learnStrong communication and interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of individuals and personalitiesStrong organizational skills and detail orientedExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and qualitative skillsAbility to work independently and proactively manage responsibilities to completion, especially under tight deadlinesCommitted to high standards of excellence and ethics, including ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary informationBenefits & Compensation
Base salary range : $160,000 – $180,000. Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.
Benefits include retirement plan contributions, health, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits, wellness programs, and other corporate benefits.
Due to the high volume of candidates, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Seniority level : Executive
Employment type : Full‑timeJob function : Accounting / Auditing.#J-18808-Ljbffr