Vice President, Infrastructure
Carlyle
- New York City, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Value Enhancement: Work closely with portfolio companies and Carlyle Operating Executives to create value across their assets. Identify operational efficiencies, revenue growth opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Drive DPI (Distributions to Paid-In): Lead efforts to maximize returns by actively managing existing portfolio companies. Collaborate with portfolio management teams to identify value-enhancing opportunities, optimize operations, and execute exit strategies.
- Strategic Exits: Develop and execute exit plans to achieve optimal returns for investors.
- New Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Originate, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities in the digital infrastructure space. Leverage One Carlyle network and also telecom industry expertise to identify attractive targets.
- Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investments, assessing financials, market dynamics, competitive positioning, and growth prospects.
- Deal Structuring: Collaborate with the investment team to structure transactions, negotiate terms, and ensure alignment with investment thesis.
- Support AUM Growth: Contribute to the growth of AUM by actively participating in supporting fundraising efforts, selective engagement with existing and potential limited partners, and supporting IR/internal teams in showcasing track record.
- Scale the Platform: Work closely with senior leadership in the Carlyle Infrastructure group to enhance investment platform, streamline processes, and strengthen competitive position in the market.
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA is a plus
- Track record of deal execution on Infrastructure-related private equity and/or debt transactions, with specific experience on Digital Infrastructure transactions necessary
- Advanced financial modeling capability and ability to interpret financial metrics when analyzing investment opportunities
- Industry Insights: Leverage deep understanding of the telecom sector to inform investment decisions. Stay abreast of technological advancements, regulatory changes, and market trends.
- Network and Relationships: Leverage network within the telecom industry to access proprietary deal flow, collaborate with industry experts, and build strategic partnerships.
- Ability to think critically about the qualitative aspects of a transaction as well as execute on the quantitative analysis required to evaluate an investment opportunity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Differentiated sense of accountability, responsiveness, and follow-through
- Team oriented, with ability and interest in providing technical training and mentoring to junior employees
- Highly adaptable, with flexibility on depth and breadth of role and responsibilities
- Highly ethical