Position Summary

The role is a critical component of The Carlyle Group. The Analyst is a two-year program (with optional 6 months extension) where the Analyst will work in a fully integrated manner with Carlyle China and global investment professionals, various functional teams, and Carlyle’s senior operating executives. The breadth of industries, the multiple types of investments and the in-depth exposure of investment and exit decisions, will provide a unique opportunity to gain significant business, investing and analytical experience. This two-year experience will provide a solid foundation for the Analyst – 2 Year in their future career aspirations, including developing strong skillsets and visions in the evolving private equity industry, and pursuing higher studies of management education in top business schools globally.

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Responsibilities

• Perform business, operational and financial analysis to facilitate assessment of investment opportunities and management of portfolio companies.
• Build up financial model reflective of business fundamentals; perform quantitative analysis on return profile and leverage scenarios.
• Conduct business, financial, legal, IT and compliance due diligence on prospective investment targets along with other senior deal team members and external vendors or advisors.
• Prepare internal & external reporting materials including but not limited to Investment Committee Memos, portfolio review materials and other team discussion materials.
• Work closely with management teams on driving value creation initiatives for portfolio companies.  
• Help discover long-term investment themes amid the dynamic macro and market environment and shape the long-term investment strategy for Carlyle in China.

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Qualifications

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Education & Certificates

·         Undergraduate or University Degree or above from a highly regarded institution.

·         Excellent academic performance in school.

·         Well recognized qualifications or certificates in financial, accounting, IT or languages will be a plus.

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Professional Experience

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience at an investment bank, private equity firm, equity research firm, management consulting or similar setting. Fresh graduate with at least 9 months of extensive internship experience will also be considered.
• Strong business integrity, teamwork spirit, sense of responsibility and quick-learning capability.

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Competencies & Attributes

·         Strong verbal and written skills in English and Mandarin.

·         Strong research capabilities.

·         Excellent Microsoft Office usage and modeling skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, self-motivated and independent.

·     Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, including senior management.

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