Vice President, Private Credit, Leading Investment Management Company, Riyadh

Our client is looking to hire a Vice President to be part of the investment team of the Private Credit business. 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.

[1] RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

[2] REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters in Business Administration with Finance concentration or professional degree in finance/investment.
• 8+ years XP in credit driven investment transactions, corporate finance banking and related investment experience.
• Good understanding of the economic trends globally and in particular in the GCC region, particularly Saudi Arabia.
• Experience and knowledge of investments across various sectors.
• Experience in managing multiple transactions.
• Good determination, drive, energy and persistence.
• Good team player and able to prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of the region is a plus.
• Understanding of traditional and complex credit structures.
• 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.