Associate, Product Specialist, AlpInvest Investor Relations (m|f|x) London

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 investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest - and has 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.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.

The Carlyle AlpInvest Investor Relations ("IR") team is responsible for IR-related activities across the segment, as well as new business development and fundraising activities across both its flagship fund products and multi-strategy solutions for institutional and private wealth client bases.

Carlyle seeks to hire a Product Specialist - Associate within Carlyle AlpInvest's Investor Relations Team. The Associate will work across product lines including Secondary, Co-Investment, NAV Finance, and Primary Investments, supporting efforts in both the Institutional and Private Wealth channels.

The Associate will take on meaningful ownership of workstreams, including managing complex investor requests, coordinating diligence processes, contributing to product messaging, and supporting fundraising execution. The role includes regular interaction with limited partners and internal stakeholders, requiring strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. The successful candidate must be able to build expertise in the strategies in which Carlyle AlpInvest operates, manage multiple priorities independently, and perform effectively in a deadline‑driven environment.

Tasks

• Prepare client update presentations and investment plans, and update marketing and fundraising materials, including due-diligence responses, RFIs, and RFPs
• Support in the day‑to‑day management of investor inquiries and coordination of multi‑stakeholder responses
• Assist with the development of product messaging and value propositions for fundraising initiatives
• Support cross-functional coordination with investment, legal, tax, reporting, operations, and sales teams to respond to investor requests
• Manage portions of the investor due diligence process, including data room preparation, follow‑up coordination, and diligence trackers
• Maintain investor pipelines, diligence trackers, and CRM data to ensure accuracy and timely updates
• Utilize CRM systems and reporting platforms to extract, analyze, and synthesize LP data
• Provide guidance to analysts on materials preparation and workflow organization

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

Education & Certificates

• University degree in analytical subject (e.g. Finance, Economics, Econometrics or Engineering), with above average results

Professional Experience

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, asset management, international law firms, or comparable blue-chip environments
• Private equity, secondaries, co-investments, or structured finance exposure preferred

Competencies & Attributes

• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus
• Strong ability to interpret quantitative data, financial models, and legal/operational documents
• Capable of managing complex workstreams with limited supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to professional investor audiences
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership mentality, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• High level of energy and enthusiasm for private equity, investor relations, and client engagement
  

Position-specific Technical Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Experience with CRM systems (DealCloud preferred).
• Ability to quickly build proficiency in various reporting platforms and extract actionable insights from LP data.

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Location

1 St James's Market, UK-SW1Y 4AH London