Position Summary
Fund or Department Description
Carlyle AlpInvest is a leading global private equity investor with over $102 billion of assets under management as per September 30, 2025. Approximately 75% of these funds are invested in private equity funds globally, including primary and secondary transactions, with the remainder invested directly in companies as a co-investor in Europe, North America and Asia. The company has approximately 270 employees based primarily in Amsterdam, New York, Hong Kong, London, Singapore and Tokyo. AlpInvest is part of The Carlyle Group.
Position Summary
AlpInvest Partners seeks to hire an Analyst with a focus on primary fund investments in Asia. The Analyst is a two-year program (with optional 6 months extension). Located in our Hong Kong office and reporting to the Principal of Primary Fund Investments in Hong Kong, the Analyst is expected to play a key role in providing support in investment functions including GP market mapping and sourcing, fund and portfolio company analysis, preparation of investment recommendations, as well as various client reports and projects as needed.
Responsibilities
- Applying critical thinking and judgement in the review of PE investment opportunities
- Developing relationships with GPs through direct outreach and intermediaries, and systematically track their fundraising plans, organization/strategy developments and performance
- Supporting the senior members in the execution of transactions, including the preparation of various fund-level and portfolio company level analyses and investment memos
- Monitoring of investee portfolio funds through interactions with GPs, and review of financial information
- Preparing periodic updates and conducting analyses and support work in developing relationships with existing clients and prospects
- Collaborating with global colleagues on various ad hoc projects
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline (accounting, economics, etc.), with above average results
Professional Experience
· Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in private equity (preferred), investment banking, or management consulting (a focus on private equity would be prioritized)
Competencies & Attributes
· Excellent written and spoken English is required
· Knowledge of an additional Asian language is considered an advantage
· Proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint, and savvy with technology
· Strong research and analytical skills as well as superior interpersonal communication and presentation skills
· Familiarity with basic financial modeling, valuation methodologies and accounting principles
· Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, including senior management
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $474 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 660 investment vehicles as of September 30, 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 2,400 professionals operating in 27 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.


