Stride Ventures - Associate/Principal Associate - Debt Syndication

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in raising debt capital for corporates through various channels including NBFCs, banks, National Housing Institutions (NHI), and other institutional sources.

This role requires a mix of origination, structuring, investor engagement, and end- to- end execution capabilities for both plain vanilla and structured debt transactions. The candidate should be well- versed in credit assessment, financial analysis, and have a strong network within the debt capital markets ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

- Originate and execute debt capital market (DCM) transactions for both existing clients and new prospects of the Group.

- Raise funds for corporates via multiple channels including NBFCs, banks, NHIs, multilateral institutions, and family offices (both domestic and international).

- Manage the full lifecycle of debt deals from origination, structuring, credit assessment, to placement.

- Build and deepen relationships with DCM investors including banks, NBFCs, multilateral institutions, and family offices.

- Provide tailored credit solutions based on thorough analysis of clients' financial statements and business models.

- Prepare detailed financial models, projections, CMA data, Information Memorandums (IMs), and project reports.

- Conduct risk assessments and due diligence on credit proposals.

- Liaise effectively with both clients and investors to ensure smooth closure of transactions .

Technical Skills & Competencies:

- In- depth understanding of debt products such as Term Loans, NCDs, Securitisation, Direct Assignment, CCDs, and OCDs.

- Strong financial analysis skills, with proficiency in reading and interpreting financial statements.

- Proven track record of successful DCM deal closures.

- Strong network of relationships with corporate borrowers and DCM investors.