Vice President, Private Credit, Leading Investment Management

Our client is looking to hire a Vice President to be part of the investment team of the Private Credit vertical. The position will assist the team in carrying out its investment strategy which is focused on capital preservation. The position will be based in Riyadh and report to Head of the Fund. The work will involve both the sourcing and execution of Private Credit deals

• Build and maintain strong relationships with private equity sponsors and intermediaries to generate new deals, and maintain collaborative working relationship with other private business, banking partners in the countries concerned.
• Participate in deal teams to accomplish work as required on several deals simultaneously.
• Manage a pool of junior investment professionals.

• Assist in marketing activities, taking a proactive approach to developing new client contacts and project leads.
• Research target companies and industries to develop a pipeline of deals.
• Act in the capacity of a deal leader by taking the lead in the preparation of proposals and pitches for new investments.
• Support the approval process including drafting of pre‑screen memoranda and other internal approvals.

• Participate in and lead the due diligence and preparation phases of the mandate which would include technical, legal regulatory and commercial assessment of the transaction.
• Participate and lead the structuring and negotiating of deals.
• Oversee and provide guidance in the drafting and preparation of term sheets and other legal documentations.
• Oversee and provide guidance to junior staff in the production of financial models and other project components.

• 8+ years of experience in credit-focused investment transactions, with background in credit investing, leveraged finance, structured finance, project finance, or broader investment banking
• Understanding of traditional and complex credit structures.
• Good understanding of the economic trends globally and in particular in the GCC region and Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in managing multiple transactions.
• Good determination, drive, energy and persistence.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, design and implement projects and to close deals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree in Finance, MBA or CFA designation is preferred.