We are looking to hire a Senior Director for our Asian Direct Lending team, with a focus on Southeast and South Asia. Based in Singapore, the hire will be responsible for originating, structuring, assessing, executing and monitoring mid-market direct lending investment opportunities across Asia, including Australia. Working with the Portfolio Manager, he or she will be responsible for the fundamental credit analysis of direct lending investments made on behalf of our clients and funds for mid-market corporates in Asia. The Asian Direct Lending team provide mid-market companies with senior and subordinated financing for acquisitions, capital growth, restructuring, LBO’s and liquidity situations. He or she will lead an effective fundamental credit research analysis and contribute to driving the investment process in partnership with the Portfolio Manager and other analysts in the team.
The role will entail the following:
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 with external participants
Full involvement in the investment evaluation process including attendance at management presentations, review of due diligence reports, and preparation of internal investment in conjunction with the Portfolio Manager
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 through the investment process until completion
Provides input on terms and conditions for transactions and works with the Portfolio Manager 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 and amendments, contributing to the quarterly fund valuation process and reporting to investors
Involvement in providing portfolio reports and analytics for internal and external use
Adhere to investment process and operational standards
Help identify and manage operational risks
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills, experience and education:
Excellent credit skills demonstrated through prior relevant experience (5 to 10 years) underwriting, structuring and executing direct lending/private debt/private equity and/or leveraged finance transactions
Ability to direct the negotiations and structuring of a transaction 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 different parts of the credit spectrum in structuring the best possible risk-return outcome for our investments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – presents ideas in a clear, concise and constructive manner
Excellent academic background
Must be fluent in English
Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia/Malaysia strongly preferred
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