Principal - Credit - Structured Finance

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team in the. role of Principal for our Private Credit division.

- This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our investment strategy and manage a portfolio of private credit investments.

- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in. credit analysis, deal structuring, and portfolio management.

- The candidate should have mandatory experience in Structured Finance with AIFs, Private. Credit Funds or NBFCs in high yield credit.

Key Responsibilities:.

- Origination: Identify and evaluate investment opportunities in. the performing credit market, including direct lending, mezzanine. financing, and distressed debt.

- Due Diligence: Conduct thorough credit analysis and due. diligence on potential investments, including financial statement. analysis, industry research, and assessment of borrower. creditworthiness.

- Structuring: Develop innovative deal structures that align with. our investment objectives and mitigate risk.

- Execution: Lead the execution of investment transactions,. including negotiation of terms, documentation review, and coordination with legal and compliance teams.

- Portfolio Management: Monitor and manage a portfolio of. performing credit investments, including ongoing performance. analysis, covenant compliance, and proactive risk management.

- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships. with borrowers, intermediaries, and other stakeholders in the. performing credit market.

- Reporting: Prepare regular reports and updates for senior. management, investors, and other stakeholders on the. performance of the performing credit portfolio.

- Process Development: Continue to innovate and expand our. operational capabilities to enhance the current state and build for. the future.

- This includes strategic technology initiatives, outsourcing opportunities, and process redesign.

Qualifications:.

- MBA or CFA designation preferred.

- Mandatory Experience in Structured Finance with AIFs, Private Credit Funds. or NBFCs in high yield credit.

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in private credit investing, with a proven. track record of successful deal origination, execution, and portfolio. management.

- Deep understanding of credit markets, including knowledge of different debt. instruments, credit structures, and legal documentation.

- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to perform complex. financial modelling and analysis.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and. maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a high degree. of autonomy and initiative.

- Sound judgement and decision-making abilities, with a focus on risk. management and long-term value creation.