Analyst, Private Credit Business Development & Strategy

Analyst, Private Credit Business Development & Strategy

Location: New York / OVA

Line of Business: Global Credit

Job Function: Investment Professionals

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026

Overview

Carlyle Private Credit seeks to hire an Analyst to serve as a key member of the Carlyle Private Credit Portfolio Management team. The team focuses on portfolio construction and allocation, liability management across the platform, valuations, portfolio-level risk and performance attribution analysis, public company reporting requirements, data management, and overall business management processes. Within the broader team’s mandate, this role will focus on Carlyle’s U.S. Direct Lending (CDL) platform Business Development and Strategy, including support for strategic platform initiatives, business management reporting/processes, competitor and market analysis, and investor relations for a publicly traded BDC. The Analyst will interact with senior management internally and externally with investors, research analysts, lenders, and ratings agencies. The role aims to develop business management acumen and credit skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and will primarily support recurring management reporting, business forecasting, market research, and investor/board-related workstreams for CDL vehicles and initiatives. The position provides exposure to investment professionals and senior stakeholders across Global Credit, Investor Relations, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Corporate teams, and supports business development and strategic execution across CDL, including new initiatives, strategic transactions, partnerships, BDC capital markets activity, and select cross-platform investment opportunities sourced from Global Credit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recurring management reporting across the CDL platform, including pipeline, origination, and other business performance materials, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across teams and systems.
• Evaluate and execute CDL platform new business initiatives, including financial modeling, market analysis, presentation materials, and coordination of internal approval processes.
• Support the execution of strategic transactions for the CDL platform and specific vehicles, including due diligence, financial analysis, legal and operational coordination, and preparation of internal decision materials.
• Support BDC capital markets initiatives, including ratings agency engagement, debt and equity capital markets materials, and analysis related to financing and capital structure opportunities.
• Evaluate cross-platform investment opportunities by performing returns analysis, reviewing transaction structures, and coordinating across investment, legal, compliance, finance, and operations teams.
• Support business forecasting and budgeting processes by updating models, analyzing key assumptions, and coordinating inputs across the broader platform.
• Produce market research and competitor benchmarking materials focused on the BDC and private credit landscape, including peer tracking, industry analyses, and internal market updates.
• Maintain and expand a library of strategic transaction, partnership, merger, and forecasting models to support ongoing and new business initiatives.
• Assist with investor relations, ratings agency, and board support activities, including responding to data requests, preparing presentation materials, and tracking stakeholder engagement.
• Support institutional fundraising initiatives in partnership with Credit IR, including fundraise materials, partnership modeling, and diligence support.
• Contribute to ad hoc analyses and special projects related to platform growth, strategic planning, and operational scalability.

In-Office Requirement

In-Office: 4 days per week

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-2 years of investment banking, or related experience in corporate finance, private credit, private equity, or asset management
• Strong team player with a self-starter mindset, the ability to manage multiple workstreams, and the confidence to work with professionals across functions and seniority levels
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate transactions, partnerships, and strategic initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of presentations, memoranda, and stakeholder materials
• Experience supporting transaction execution, due diligence, and cross-functional project coordination
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in data-intensive and deadline-driven workstreams
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with comfort working with financial models and presentation materials

Benefits & Compensation

The compensation range for this role is specific to New York City and reflects various factors including required skill sets, prior experience, licenses/certifications, and performance. The anticipated base salary range is $120,000. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program covering retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits, and wellness programs. Eligible employees may participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, subject to individual and organizational performance.

Due to the high volume of candidates, only those selected to interview will be contacted by The Carlyle Group.

Company Overview

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $475 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2026. Carlyle invests across three segments – Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest – with deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies. Carlyle is committed to development, retention, and inclusion through its Employee Resource Groups and a culture that values diverse perspectives. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, emphasizes assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from diverse perspectives to drive enduring value.