Job Name: Private Equity Intern – Paris
Location: Paris
Line of Business: Global Private Equity
Job Function: Investment Professionals
Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Private Equity Intern – Paris
The Carlyle Group
Paris, France
Posted on February 5, 2024
Position Summary
Carlyle are recruiting for an Intern to work with the Private Equity team based in Paris. The role will involve providing analytical support to the team as they evaluate new investment opportunities and execute new investments. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with a strong emphasis on learning about investing and development as an investment professional within the Private Equity. Candidates will work directly with senior investment professionals on the team and will be encouraged to be proactive and to take ownership of important projects.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Sourcing: Assisting in the identification and evaluation of potential investment opportunities.
- Financial Analysis: Conducting thorough financial analysis to assess the viability of investment prospects, including modeling and valuation exercises.
- Market Research: Assisting in comprehensive market research to understand industry dynamics and competitive landscapes within the European market.
- Due Diligence Support: Supporting the due diligence process by gathering and analyzing relevant data, participating in meetings, and preparing reports to be shared internally (e.g. investment notes, formal investment memorandums) or externally (e.g. Carlyle introduction materials).
- Portfolio Management: Participating to the ongoing management of the existing portfolio companies, including assisting in preparing quarterly reports.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of investment strategies.
Qualifications
Fluent in English and French
Previous experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity or transaction services
Pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Solid understanding of private equity market
Excellent research and due diligence capabilities
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive and detail-oriented approach to work
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Powerpoint
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $382 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 600 investment vehicles as of September 30, 2023. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world’s largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,200 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, South 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 & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.
At Carlyle, we know that diverse teams perform better, so we seek to create a community where we continually exchange insights, embrace different perspectives and leverage diversity as a competitive advantage. That is why we are committed to growing and cultivating teams that include people with a variety of perspectives, people who provide unique lenses through which to view potential deals, support and run our business.
