Job Role
The role is based in the APAC Credit Team and involves underwriting HY and IG credit investments across sectors with a focus on Sponsored Finance.
This position spans the full investment lifecycle from identifying opportunities to underwriting, execution, and monitoring.
Responsibilities include modeling, quantitative financial analysis, industry research, and monitoring credits post investment.
* Conduct in-depth industry research and analysis to identify potential investment opportunities.
* Develop an independent view on market and industry trends as well as the individual credit profile of targets analyzed.
* Develop and maintain financial models and perform quantitative analysis to support investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Stay up-to-date with the latest sizable credit and M&A transactions in APAC.
* Play an active role on the deal team in pitching, analyzing, and synthesizing new investment opportunities.
* Develop, present, and discuss investment thesis with senior team members and present to Investment Committee.
Monitor and manage portfolio performance, ensuring ongoing sector and company-level insights.
Develop meaningful relationships with management teams as part of the investment process.
Assist the team with additional projects, including portfolio monitoring, reporting, investor requests, and presentations.
Qualifications & Experience
* At least 3 years of experience in Credit Investing, Leveraged Finance, or Investment Banking.
* Experience underwriting HY credits is preferred.
* Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance, accounting, or economics, with strong grasp on the fundamentals of financial markets.
A proven track record of academic and professional success and achievement.
A strong interest in credit investing, particularly in private credit and direct lending industries.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong written and verbal communication skills also required.
Nimble and flexible to balance multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Desire and ability to take initiative on tasks and responsibilities.
Collaborative and able to effectively communicate within lean investment teams as well as work independently.