Description
Carlyle AlpInvest seeks to hire an Analyst with a focus on primary fund investments with also exposure to secondary and co-investment activities. The Analyst is a two-year program (with optional 6 months extension). Located in our Hong Kong office and reporting to Partner of AlpInvest Primary Investments, the Analyst is expected to play a key role in providing support in investment functions including financial modeling, valuation, analysis of private equity investments, preparation of investment recommendations, post-investment portfolio monitoring, as well as various ad hoc reports and projects as needed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Applying critical thinking and judgement in the review of PE investment opportunities in funds, to a lesser degree, co and secondaries investment in the region
- Constructing detailed financial models, performance due diligence on fund investment opportunities
- Maintaining database, allocation files
- Monitoring of on-going fund investments, conducting reviews, understanding of portfolio company performance
- Developing relationships with GPs, building personal network
- Preparing periodic investor updates and conducting analyses and support work in developing relationships LP base and fundraising activities
- Support the senior members of in the execution of transactions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline (accounting, economics, etc.), with good results
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience at an investment bank, private equity firm, management consulting or similar setting, with exposure of a wide range of transactions, valuation work and due diligence assignments
- Excellent written and spoken English is required
- Knowledge of a second Asian language is considered an advantage
- Proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint, and savvy with latest AI technology
- Strong research and analytical skills as well as superior interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Familiarity with financial modeling, valuation methodologies and accounting principles
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, including senior management