carlyle
The Associate, Direct Lending plays a central role on Carlyle’s Global Credit team, supporting all aspects of the investment lifecycle within a two-year program designed for professionals with foundational credit investing experience. This position involves underwriting, structuring, and managing a diverse portfolio of middle-market direct lending investments while leveraging AI technologies to enhance decision-making and execution. Associates contribute to industry research, financial modeling, and portfolio monitoring within a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Headquarters
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1987
The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that manages large pools of capital across private equity, real assets, global credit, and investment solutions. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., Carlyle invests across industries and geographies through buyouts, growth equity, infrastructure, real estate, and credit strategies, emphasizing sector expertise and operational improvement. It serves institutional and high‑net‑worth investors worldwide and partners with portfolio companies to drive long‑term value through strategic, financial, and operational support.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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