Quant Finance Analyst, Strategic Portfolio Management - Carlyle AlpInvest
Quant Finance Analyst, Strategic Portfolio Management - Carlyle AlpInvest
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Quant Finance role at one of the largest private equity investors in the world
The Strategy & Portfolio Management team sits at the center of Carlyle AlpInvest’s investment platform, providing analysis and insight that spans the firm’s Primary, Secondary, Portfolio Finance, and Co-Investment strategies across both Institutional and Retail/Semi-liquid products. The team works closely with colleagues across investment, fundraising, investor relations, risk, legal, and compliance, and across Carlyle AlpInvest’s offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo.
As a Senior Analyst, you will develop deep knowledge about private equity portfolio management and construction. You will set up and maintain in-depth analyses of the firm’s portfolios, working with large, complex datasets to create, manage, analyze, report, and explain investment and portfolio information.
The work draws on Carlyle AlpInvest’s proprietary portfolio database, industry benchmarks, AI tools, and financial models, with an additional focus on developing and scaling these tools and processes to support Carlyle AlpInvest’s growing investor and product base. Analysis from the team feeds directly into strategic portfolio management decisions, with regular exposure to investment team leadership and senior management.
Primary Responsibilities
- Drive strategic decisions through advanced modelling and analyses of funds, portfolios, and liquidity.
- Maintain track records and key metrics across Primary, Secondary, and Co-Investment strategies to support fundraising initiatives and internal benchmarking.
- Prepare and automate monthly, quarterly, and annual portfolio reporting for investors, including performance attribution and benchmarking.
- Serve as a key point of contact for portfolio-related inquiries from investors, delivering timely, accurate, and well-reasoned responses.
Modeling & Tools
- Develop and enhance portfolio models covering cash flow forecasting, pacing, performance analysis/attribution, and client allocation.
- Support budgeting and forecasting at portfolio, product, and firm level, including scenario analysis to inform strategic planning.
- Design and implement new analytical tools and reporting frameworks; improve business processes to scale operations for a rapidly growing client base.
Strategic Support
- Work with investment team leadership and senior management to establish and continually improve Carlyle AlpInvest’s liquidity and portfolio management practices.
- Support fundraising efforts through the preparation of track record materials, exposure modeling, and product development analyses.
- Contribute to ad hoc strategic initiatives and management presentations across the platform.
Carlyle AlpInvest is one of the largest private equity investors in the world, with over $102 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025. The firm’s activities cover a broad range of private equity investing, including primary fund commitments, secondary purchases, co-investments and portfolio financing. The firm has invested in over 395 general partners across 1,009 funds and manages the private equity investments for a broad range of institutional investors globally across North America, Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East and Africa. The firm actively leverages its leadership in technology to harness its information advantage and enhance its operations.
Carlyle AlpInvest is wholly owned by the Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG), a global alternative asset manager with approximately $474 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025. 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.
The compensation range for this role is specific to Amsterdam 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.
In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, disability insurance, 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.
Education & Certificates
- University degree in Econometrics, Engineering (preferably with supplementary degree in Finance or Economics), (Quantitative) Finance or Economics with strong quantitative profile
Professional Experience
- max. 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
Competencies & Attributes
- Advanced Excel skills; comfort building and maintaining complex financial models.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail; able to work accurately with large, multi-source datasets and translate findings into clear, actionable conclusions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to distil complex quantitative output into concise, well-reasoned narratives for a senior audience.
- Highly organized and structured, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively under competing deadlines.
- Genuine interest in private equity and alternative investments; prior exposure through professional experience, coursework, internships, or self-study is a plus but not required.
- Familiarity with programming and AI/data tools..
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