Job Description

Position Summary
Position Summary
The Carlyle Group seeks to hire an Intern within the Carlyle European Buyout team in London. Throughout the 6 months, the intern will grow to become a key member of the investment team and work directly with other investment professionals in a country team setting. From day one, this individual will contribute to the full set of deal-making activities including deal origination, deal execution and portfolio management activities (more detail on the responsibilities below).
The individual will support CEP's investment activities in the UK and Europe, and work closely with the other European offices.
This internship offers the potential for conversion to a full-time role, contingent on exceptional performance and feedback.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Education, Certificates & Experience

• Strong academic record from a leading educational institution, typically to Master's level, or for UK graduates, to Bachelor's or Master's level (2:1 minimum grade or equivalent).
• Previous internship(s) in a similar environment such as investment banking, private equity, consulting.

Competencies & Attributes

• Native fluency in English language, both written and spoken.
• Highly proficient in financial modelling and Excel, excellent analytical capabilities.
• High intellectual curiosity to understand the fundamentals and economics of different companies, industries and investment opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive spirit, self-starter with ability to problem-solve and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Solid organizational skills, excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize.

• Strong interpersonal skills, adaptable, able to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A true team player who is focused on the success of the team and willing to play any role to make the team successful.

To apply

• Please submit your CV along with a cover letter as part of your application. In your cover letter, we ask that you address the following:
• Describe your motivation for pursuing a career in private equity and your specific interest in Carlyle.
• Select one company from the Carlyle European Private Equity portfolio that you find particularly compelling and explain what you believe are the key drivers of its revenue growth.
• Clearly state your availability, including your earliest possible start date in summer and the duration for which you are available. Please note that we will only consider candidates who are available for a minimum of five months.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Qualifications
Primary Responsibilities
The Intern's role spans the entire investment and portfolio monitoring process, including:
Deal origination and market screening: execute deal sourcing, company research and pipeline building activities for the UK and Europe.

• Due diligence: conduct primary research activities, execute key financial analyses and contribute to due diligence activities across all relevant areas (financial, commercial, technology, legal, tax, etc.)
• Deal execution: prepare and support drafting of investment memos and setting up the financial model.
• Portfolio monitoring: assist in overseeing portfolio company performance, support the deal team and portfolio management on value creation initiatives.

Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $453 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 641 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 29 offices in North 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 Carlyle AlpInvest - 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 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." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.

Skills Required