Vice President (Private Equity)

Location: New York, NY, United States

Base salary: $250,000 annually, plus potential annual discretionary incentive compensation.

Company

Private markets investment firm operating a global private equity platform across industries, geographies, and asset types.

What you will do

• Support the growth and development of Carlyle Private Equity Partners, a global evergreen private equity vehicle for retail and high-net-worth investors.
• Lead the origination and execution of buyout transactions across sectors.
• Work with the Head of CPEP and senior private equity professionals in a lean, high-impact team.
• Execute complex private equity transactions and lead cross-functional deal teams.
• Develop investment theses and strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Mentor junior talent and contribute to a high-performance culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or related alternative investment fields.
• Experience executing complex private equity transactions and leading cross-functional deal teams.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation analysis, capital structuring, and performance tracking.
• Strong understanding of private equity fund mechanics and portfolio construction.
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial platforms such as Bloomberg, Preqin, Capital IQ, or FactSet.

Nice to have

• MBA, CFA, or CAIA certification.
• Experience with evergreen vehicles or long-duration capital strategies.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or VBA.

Culture & Benefits

• Retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family planning benefits and wellness programs.
• Potential participation in an annual discretionary incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.
• Dynamic, growth-oriented environment with opportunities to lead and mentor.