Communications Manager Carlyle Job listing

Financialnarrative; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlyle Group, based in London, is seeking a Communications Manager to shape and drive the regional communications strategy across EMEA within the Global Corporate Communications team. The role is based in London with an in-office requirement of four days per week.

You will manage announcements, support portfolio companies, engage senior leaders with media, and coordinate opportunities with cross-functional teams across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ overall relevant experience in Corporate Communications, either agency or in-house.
• Experienced media spokesperson with established financial reporter relationships.
• Financial services experience required, private equity experience strongly desired.
• Experience working across global teams in a matrixed organisation.
• Multicultural experience and multilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated corporate communications strategy to enhance Carlyle’s brand and support business objectives across EMEA.
• Manage transaction announcements.
• Support portfolio companies with communications-related matters.
• Identify and coordinate media engagement for senior leaders.
• Source and manage speaking opportunities at relevant industry events.
• Partner closely with our Investment, Investor Relations, Fund Management and Marketing teams in the region on communications activities.

Skills

Media relations

Spokesperson experience

Financial services

Multilingual

Stakeholder advisory

Crisis management

Cross-functional collaboration

European experience

Job description

Based in London and part of the Global Corporate Communications team, the Communications Manager role is responsible for helping shape and drive Carlyle’s regional communications strategy and managing day-to-day communications activities for the firm across EMEA

In-Office Requirement:4 days a week

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated corporate communications strategy to enhance Carlyle’s brand and support business objectives across EMEA
• Manage transaction announcements
• Support portfolio companies with communications-related matters
• Identify and coordinate media engagement for senior leaders
• Source and manage speaking opportunities at relevant industry events
• Partner closely with our Investment, Investor Relations, Fund Management and Marketing teams in the region on communications activities

Qualifications

Education & Certificates

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ overall relevant experience in Corporate Communications, either agency or in-house, required
• Experienced media spokesperson with established financial reporter relationships
• Financial services experience required, private equity experience strongly desired
• Experienced at building trust with business leaders and advising on reputational risk and response strategies
• Experience working across global teams in a matrixed organisation
• Multicultural experience (ideally having worked in several European countries) and multi-lingual skills (English plus one or more other European language) a plus
• Track record of implementing communications plans
• Motivated and energised by working in a fast-paced and fluid environment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and serve multiple constituencies simultaneously
• High levels of discretion
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Sound judgment and ability to advise senior stakeholders
• Highly collaborative

Company Information

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $477 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of December 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 2,500 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for 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 deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.

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." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.