Vice President, Industrials

Company: Avature
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Since 1990, we have harnessed our global platform to transform businesses around the world. We utilize our full platform in all stages of the investment process including sourcing, diligence and value creation. By partnering with us, our companies are able to tap into our global network to access a broad range of resources to support operational improvements, revenue growth and geographic expansion. The Carlyle Global Private Equity team currently has $161bn of assets under management and over 290 portfolio companies.Carlyle's Industrial team sits in the Global Private Equity segment and primarily invests equity capital from the firm's flagship Carlyle Partners funds in both buyout and growth opportunities.The Industrial team has deployed over $35Bn in capital across over 120 transactions. The Industrial team has completed some of the firm's largest and most successful investments, and recent deals include Duravant, Asplundh, Nouryon, Atotech and Worldpac. The Industrial team at Carlyle has experienced consistently robust deal flow and benefited from strong continuity among team members throughout the ranks.The Industrial team invests across business cycles and end markets, including Capital Goods, Business and Industrial Services, Chemicals and Distribution. With a flexible mandate, investments range from minority to majority deals and across various growth stages. The group has had a particularly successful history with corporate carve-out transactions from larger corporations, which are responsible for nearly two-thirds of equity invested. Carlyle excels in driving performance through multiple levers of value creation, including international expansion, new product development, M&A, and strategic positioning strategies.ResponsibilitiesThe Vice President will be expected to work actively with other investment professionals to identify, assess and execute buyout transaction opportunities in the Industrial sector. Given the small deal team sizes, the hire will be expected to take extensive responsibilities in all aspects of the investment process. These responsibilities include:

• Lead evaluation and execution of LBO transactions reporting to Managing Directors and Principals
• Distilling and presenting diligence findings, financial models, valuation and returns to the Investment Committee
• Determine appropriate valuations, legal/ tax structures and optimal capital structures
• Negotiate transaction agreements and financing documents
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement and value creation
• Post-investment portfolio company monitoring, including evaluating company performance and working with company management on strategic initiatives such as add-on M&A and other value creation effortsQualificationsWe are seeking candidates who have at least two to three years of post-MBA private equity experience. In all cases, we are seeking individuals with strong academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in our core sectors. Candidates must enjoy working in teams, possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Washington, DC.Compensation and BenefitsThe compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC 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 range for this role is $250,000. 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.Company InformationThe Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $435 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 606 investment vehicles as of June 30, 2024. 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 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 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 value diversity as a key driver of 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." Our aim is to cultivate a community where insights are continually exchanged and different perspectives are embraced. We recognize that diverse teams perform better and we are dedicated to leveraging diversity as a competitive advantage at Carlyle.
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