Private Debt – Vice President | Director (m/f/d)

Our client, a successful private debt investor, is looking for a Vice President (m/f/d).

Your responsibilities

• Structuring and assessing mid-market direct lending investment opportunities across Europe (acquisitions, capital growth, restructuring, LBO’s and liquidity situations)
• Conduct independent fundamental credit analysis, due diligence and approval of new investments
• Calibrate financing needs and structures for prospective borrowers
• Financial modelling of investment opportunities
• Interact with management teams, industry sources, and other investment professionals
• Seek solution to deal structures and issues within the boundaries of fund parameters in co-ordination with the originator and external participants
• Full involvement in the investment evaluation process including attendance at management presentations, review of due diligence reports, and preparation of internal investment proposals in conjunction with originators
• Presents Portfolio Manager and Investment Committee with a clear and consistent approach to mitigate credit, legal, industry and other relevant risks
• Champion selected investment opportunities (in coordination with Origination) through the investment process until completion
• Provides input on terms and conditions for transactions and works with originator and legal to ensure appropriate documentation
• Negotiation and review of transaction legal documentation and liaising with internal and external legal advisers
• Ongoing monitoring of portfolio assets including waivers & amendments, contributing to the quarterly fund valuation process and reporting to investors.
• Involvement in providing portfolio reports and analytics for internal and external use

Your profile

• Excellent credit skills demonstrated through prior relevant experience underwriting, structuring and executing direct lending/private debt and/or leveraged finance transactions
• Ability to direct the structuring of a transaction, manage transaction process with internal and external parties and working with originators to complete investment opportunities
• Strong financial modelling and legal documentation skills
• Motivated team player and flexible in approach with ability to work independently
• Flexible, responsive with keen attention to detail
• Open-minded thought process and intellectual honesty with an ability to dynamically adapt to coverage of different products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – presents ideas in a clear, concise and constructive manner
• Excellent academic background
• Must be fluent in English and German

Your Benefits

• Speed – Choice – Match – Exklusivität – Diskretion – Coaching

Please apply online or contact Feliks Simovic (+49 177 789 7122) for further Information.