Vice President - Sponsor Finance & Direct Lending
Core
Evaluate and underwrite direct loans and credit exposures to private equity-owned non-investment grade borrowers ranging from middle market to large corporate; manage borrower relationships and credit monitoring.
Role type
Senior IC corporate finance professional (sponsor finance & direct lending)
Builds
Direct loan facilities and credit structures for private equity sponsors
Domain
Corporate finance / Private equity lending / Middle market to large corporate
Required skills
Credit analysis, transaction structuring, due diligence, credit monitoring, risk assessment, financial modeling, negotiation, portfolio management, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
CFA or MBA designation, experience with leveraged capital markets, structured credit transactions (derivatives, margin lending, receivable securitizations, supply chain finance)
Technologies
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Responsibilities
Perform due diligence on new transactions and evaluate existing loan portfolio; structure and negotiate credit agreements with sponsor-owned borrowers; support syndication strategy and lender presentations; oversee facility closing procedures and documentation; communicate account information across the organization; maintain industry knowledge and support idea generation for sponsor clients.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC