Private Credit Operations - #2086875

Private Credit Operations

A leading global investment firm is seeking an AVP / VP to join their Private Credit Investment Operations team. This role offers you the opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative and inclusive environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of European Agency and Private Debt deal closing functions, as well as settlements across a diverse range of asset classes.

The organisation is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace that values diversity, shared prosperity, and personal growth. You will work alongside knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about delivering excellence in operations, while enjoying flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training. If you are looking for a role where your skills are valued and your career can flourish within an exciting and growing industry, this is the perfect opportunity.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with Deal Teams, Legal Counsel, Lenders, Borrowers, and internal departments to facilitate Direct Lending Deal Closings throughout Europe.
• Review and negotiate administrative aspects of Credit Agreements while ensuring operational compatibility and minimising risk through efficient processes.
• Coordinate initial deal funding by managing cash movements, payment mechanics, cutoffs, and escalating issues promptly to maintain smooth operations.
• Engage with stakeholders including Internal and External Counsel, Finance, Investment Accounting, Compliance teams to ensure alignment during deal execution.
• Oversee equity bookings and funding activities; manage conversions and restructure bookings with precision and attention to detail.
• Utilise experience in Facility Agent roles to handle cash/PIK calculations, facility upsizes, repayment mechanics, waivers, and participate in LMA initiatives.
• Manage high-volume inbox queries by prioritising stakeholder requests efficiently and resolving them in a timely manner.
• Ensure accurate booking of deals while acting as escalation point for par and cash breaks across multiple entities within the organisation.
• Coordinate restructurings and amendments such as Debt-to-Debt or Debt-to-Equity transitions and term changes by driving stakeholder alignment for successful execution.
• Play an active role in managing outsourced Sub Agent workflows; oversee controls to maintain oversight and sign-off for relevant outsourced functions.

What you bring:

• Minimum 7-10+ years of proven experience in Investment Management operations with deep knowledge of Bank Loans across primary and secondary markets.
• Comprehensive understanding of basic accounting theories relevant to investment operations within private credit environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal teams (Deal Team, Finance) as well as external clients (Lenders, Borrowers) and offshore partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced formulas such as vlookup and pivot tables; familiarity with Outlook and Word is essential.
• Experience using WSO, Advent-Geneva, Everest Black Mountain platforms is advantageous for handling complex loan settlements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills enabling you to connect with stakeholders at all levels while maintaining clarity in negotiations.
• Strong organisational skills paired with effective time management abilities allowing you to prioritise tasks amidst high volumes of queries.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently within a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy under pressure.
• Team-oriented work ethic characterised by willingness to support colleagues collaboratively on projects or ad-hoc assignments.
• Proficiency in Power BI or Python (including Co-pilot features) is considered an advantage for data analysis or reporting.

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