Vice President, Product Specialist, Global Private Equity Investor RelationsLocation:LondonLine of Business:Investor RelationsJob Function:Investor RelationsDate:Tuesday, July 15, 2025Position Summary

Carlyle seeks to hire a Product Specialist in our Global Private Equity Investor Relations Group, based in London. The Product Specialist will be primarily responsible for product coverage of Carlyle’s European Private Equity strategy, comprising Carlyle Europe Partners and Carlyle Europe Technology Partners. The Product Specialist will be tasked with managing fundraising processes, product and strategy development and investor engagement across these strategies.This role requires regular discussion, interaction and collaboration with Investment Teams, Relationship Managers, Fund Management/Finance, Legal and Compliance and other key stakeholders.Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:• Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for European buyout strategies, both internally and externally.• Drive strategy and product development initiatives.• Provide market insights on relevant developments, including the competitor landscape.• Lead the day-to-day execution of full fundraising processes from start to finish, including pre-marketing initiatives.• Manage project coordination across Relationship Managers, the Investment Team, Fund Management, and Legal/Compliance to ensure successful fund launches in optimal structures for the target investor base.• Ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of investor requests.• Oversee onsite diligence meetings and related follow-up activities.• Liaise with prospective investors and collaborate with Relationship Managers, Fund Management, and Legal/Compliance to advance through the closing process, including side letter and legal negotiations.• Lead the day-to-day execution of investor engagement activities, both in and out of the market.• Draft content for LP meetings, as well as Carlyle and industry events.• Support Carlyle’s compliance objectives by coordinating with the Legal and Compliance Department as needed.Qualifications

Education and CertificatesProfessional Experience• 7 – 10 years of relevant experience, with at least five of these in Investor Relations role within placement agent, GP or LP• Knowledge of private equity asset class is advantageous but not essential• Demonstrates excellent project management skills, being resourceful and collaborative, and working effectively with segment and investment teams.• Possesses outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to interact with senior professionals at the firm and external stakeholders.• Exhibits sophisticated and tactful client management abilities, effectively managing the LP lifecycle.• Serves as an exemplary role model and manager, capable of delegating tasks and providing support and guidance to the team.• Communicates strongly and effectively about the product.• Maintains a strategic sales mindset, identifying opportunities for sophisticated sales.Company Information

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $441 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 636 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2024. 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 29 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 Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense and government services, consumer and retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology and business services, telecommunications and 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.

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