2-Year Analyst, Real Estate Reporting & Technology at Carlyle in Washington, DC

Job description

Fund Description Carlyle's U.S. real estate business invests primarily in demographic-based sectors, targeting assets that we believe offer compelling value propositions to deep and growing demand pools. The continuity of our senior leadership, the depth and experience of our investment professionals, and our presence in key target markets underlie the success of our business. Since 1998, Carlyle U.S. Real Estate has successfully navigated diverse economic and real estate market conditions. With a focus on demographic-based themes, we target real estate assets that we believe offer compelling value propositions to deep and growing demand pools. Our team assesses sectors using a proprietary framework of criteria that evaluates predictability and resilience of demand. Led by Rob Stuckey as Head of U.S. Real Estate since 1998, our deep and talented team of over 150 real estate professionals bolsters the business through dedicated sourcing, transaction, and asset management responsibilities. Position Summary The 2-Year Analyst will support financial analysis, reporting, process improvement, and technology initiatives across Carlyle's U.S. Real Estate business. The Analyst will use strong Excel and analytical skills, along with modern AI and automation tools, to improve recurring processes, enhance reporting, and develop solutions for business users. The Analyst will work with members of the U.S. Real Estate team and software developers to translate business needs into practical technology solutions, test new functionality, and support implementation. This is a unique opportunity for an early-career professional interested in the intersection of finance, real estate, data analytics, and technology. The Analyst will support reporting and analysis across the U.S. Real Estate portfolio, including asset-level operating performance, valuations, debt, acquisitions, dispositions, and fund-level performance. This work will draw on data from internal systems, financial models, property managers, and third-party providers. In-Office Requirement: 4 days per week Primary Responsibilities Financial Analysis and Reporting Support recurring reporting across the U.S. Real Estate portfolio, including valuations, asset-level operating performance, debt, dispositions, acquisition activity, and fund-level performance Build, maintain, and analyze Excel-based financial and data models Analyze quarter-over-quarter changes in investment performance and valuations to identify the drivers behind those changes Aggregate, validate, and reconcile information received from investment teams, financial models, and reporting systems Prepare analyses, presentations, and reporting materials for senior management Assist with ad hoc financial, operational, and investment-related analyses Process Improvement and Automation Identify opportunities to simplify and automate recurring financial, reporting, and operational processes Use modern AI and automation tools to improve data analysis, reporting, and workflow efficiency Develop and maintain tools that improve data quality, reduce manual work, and provide business users with better access to information Document processes and apply appropriate review and quality-control procedures to AI-generated analyses, automated workflows, and reporting outputs Help measure the impact of process improvements and automation initiatives Business and Technology Development Support Work with business users and software developers to translate business needs into clear and actionable requirements Support testing and implementation of new functionality and confirm that delivered solutions meet business requirements Use AI-assisted development tools to support rapid prototyping, analysis, and application development Communicate technical concepts and system functionality clearly to business users Data Analytics and Special Projects Develop dashboards, visualizations, and analyses that provide insights into investment and portfolio perform