Product Specialist – IR – 2 year Analyst (London) | Seniors encourage to apply

Position Summary

The Product Specialist will be responsible for helping to build and transform the way we engage our limited partners, globally. This role will help lead the coordination and expansion of our Firm’s engagement with Limited Partners as well as accelerate our distribution efforts on a global basis.  

The team will work closely with key stakeholders to centrally organize and provide portfolio updates, market insights and thought leadership to enhance our client interactions, communications, and marketing initiatives.This role reports to the Senior Product Specialist, Global Private Equity within Investor Relations responsible for the Carlyle Europe Partners and Carlyle Europe Technology Partners funds. 

The role will partner closely with the Senior Relationship Managers, Client Relationship Managers, Global Private Equity Investor Relations, Investment Teams, Fund Management and Senior Executives across the Firm.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities
Enable successful fundraises by providing support, expertise, and leverage to Senior Product Specialist and Relationship Managers
Manage existing investors, including responding to requests 
Provide deep product knowledge and expertise
Ensure answers to clients are accurate, consistent, and appropriate
Understand and analyze industry trends and competitive landscape
Drive the engagement and alignment across the business with key stakeholders and partners to execute on the fundraising strategy and ongoing investor communications
Create and maintain marketing materials including presentations, investor updates, and thought-leadership


RequirementsEducation & Certificates
Bachelors’ degree required
Professional Experience
1 - 2 years of experience
Proven strong organizational and project management skills
Competencies & Attributes
Strong team player
Solutions orientated
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
Ability to multi-task, prioritize deliverables, and manage and meet tight deadlines
Proactive, organized and detail-orientated 
Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
Ability to manipulate data to support conclusions
Familiarity with CRM system and building reports
Strong Microsoft Office Skills (including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, & Word)