Position Summary
We seek to hire an Associate focused on real estate credit. The Associate will be responsible for helping to analyze and execute on a wide variety of investment opportunities across the credit capital stack. The Associate will be fully involved in all aspects of the investment process, particularly the financial modeling, market research, responding to investor inquiries, monitoring existing investments and preparation of investment committee memorandums.
Responsibilities
The 2-Year Associate will be a key member of the Real Estate Credit team and will work closely with the senior investment professionals. Key job functions include:
Collaborate on a small deal team to analyze and execute real estate credit investments;
Communicate with and report to all levels, from Senior Associates to Managing Directors;
Perform extensive financial modeling for single asset deals and portfolios,, including scenario and sensitivity analyses, development of sources and uses, discounted cash flows, promoted and carried interests, and debt and or pref equity financing structures;
Summarize investment process, policies and procedures;
Develop and maintain research on certain geographic markets, property types and/or sectors;
Participate in all aspects of investment transactions, as requested by team members:
Draft investment committee memos
Engage consultants to conduct due diligence, including environmental and physical studies, insurance, property tax research. Review materials as needed and communicate summaries to the team and incorporate findings into the models
Complete closing statements
Monitor, report and asset manage existing investments
Coordinate with internal teams to send out wires and complete all compliance related documentation to effectuate a transaction
Interact with borrowers, attorneys, consultants and various deal participants
Travel to visit potential investments, as needed
Qualifications
2+ years of relevant experience in Real Estate, Finance, or Investing
Expertise in Excel and the overall financial valuation and modeling process
Functional knowledge of Argus
Solid understanding of and ability to model property-level cash flows as well as capital structures, including senior debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and common equity
Talent for managing multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to quickly and efficiently perform tasks, maintaining a focus on details
Ability to perform market analysis, including rent and sales comparable studies, “on the ground” market tours, meetings with brokers and market experts
Ability to assess qualitative and quantitative characteristics of properties and/or investments
Ability to summarize thoughts into a concise manner and effectively communicate (written and verbal) both internally and externally (changes in a model, financial metrics, investment thesis)
Should have relevant transactional experience in real estate investments
Position-specific Technical Requirements
Highly ethical
Team oriented, with consistent drive to maximize value-add to both group and across firm
Keen sense of accountability, responsiveness, and follow-through
Strong analytical ability
Ability to handle projects with minimal training or oversight
Excellent organizational skills
Highly adaptable, with flexibility on depth and breadth of role and responsibilities
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to New York City and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.
The anticipated base salary for this role is $150,000.
In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by The Carlyle Group.
About Us:
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. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for 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 Carlyle AlpInvest – and has deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.