<p>Basic information</p> <p>Job Name:</p> <p>2-Year Associate, USRE Acquisitions (DC Summer 2026)</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Washington, DC</p> <p>Line of Business:</p> <p>Global Private Equity</p> <p>Job Function:</p> <p>Investment Professionals</p> <p>Date:</p> <p>Tuesday, July 15, 2025</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Our real estate strategies focus on acquiring real estate in the United States and Europe across demographic-driven sectors (such as active adult, single family rental and multifamily residential strategies, as well as self-storage) and industrial. Our real estate funds generally acquire single-property assets rather than larger portfolios and have made 1,575 investments in over 500 cities around the world.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with small deal team to analyze and execute real estate investments </li><li>Communicate with and report to all levels, from Senior Associates to Managing Directors </li><li>Perform extensive financial modeling for single asset deals and portfolios, including scenario and sensitivity analysis, development of sources and uses, discounted cash flows, promoted and carried interests, and debt and/or pref equity financing structures </li><li>Ensure accuracy of all models adopted and utilized </li><li>Develop and maintain research on certain geographic markets and/or sectors; </li><li>Participate in all aspects of investment transactions, as requested by team members: </li><li>Draft investment committee memos </li><li>Engage consultants to conduct due diligence, including environmental and physical studies, insurance, property tax research. Review materials as needed and communicate summaries to the team and incorporate findings into the models. </li><li>Collaborate with Carlyle's partners before and after acquisitions </li><li>Work with lenders to provide all necessary documentation for underwriting and closing </li><li>Prepare and/or review buyer/seller and lender closing statements </li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to send out wires and complete all compliance related documentation to effectuate a transaction </li><li>Develop transition plans for completed acquisitions </li><li>Travel to visit potential and existing investments, as needed </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics, with strong performance from a top undergraduate institution (minimum GPA 3.5) </li><li>2-3 years of transactional (acquisitions) experience in direct real estate investments </li><li>Expertise in Excel and the overall financial valuation and modeling process </li><li>Functional knowledge of Argus </li><li>Solid understanding of and ability to model capital structures, including senior debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and common equity </li><li>Talent for managing multiple projects simultaneously </li><li>Ability to quickly and efficiently perform tasks, maintaining a focus on details </li><li>Ability to perform market analysis, including rent and sales comps studies, "on the ground" market tours, meetings with brokers and market experts </li><li>•Ability to assess qualitative and quantitative characteristics of properties and/or investments </li><li>Ability to summarize thoughts into a concise manner and effectively communicate (written and verbal) both internally and externally (changes in a model, financial metrics, investment thesis) </li><li>Highly ethical </li><li>Strong sense of accountability, responsiveness, and follow-through </li><li>Team oriented, with consistent drive to maximize value-add to team </li><li>Strong analytics </li><li>Consistent attention to details </li><li>Ability to handle projects with minimal training or oversight </li><li>Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task </li><li>Highly adaptable, with flexibility on depth and breadth of role and responsibilities </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills </li></ul> <p>Benefits/Compensation</p> <p>The 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.</p> <p>The anticipated base salary range for this role is $150,000.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Company Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>