VP/Director, Consumer/Esoteric ABS, Private Credit
About the Firm:
Our client is a premier global credit investment platform with multi-billion-dollar AUM across private credit, structured credit, and opportunistic strategies. The firm is actively expanding its footprint in esoteric ABS and digital infrastructure-backed private credit, including royalty streams, fiber networks, data centers, and other high-growth, non-traditional asset classes.
Role Overview:
The Investment Director will lead origination, underwriting, and portfolio management of privately negotiated credit investments backed by esoteric and commercial ABS assets, with a strong emphasis on digital infrastructure and royalty-based cash flows. This is a strategic, high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and investment committees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and execute private credit investments across:
- Royalty-backed structures (e.g., music, pharma, IP)
- Fiber networks and broadband infrastructure
- Data centers and digital infrastructure assets
- Whole business securitizations and other esoteric ABS
- Lead underwriting, structuring, and due diligence processes for complex, asset-backed transactions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with originators, sponsors, servicers, and specialty finance platforms.
- Negotiate deal terms, covenants, and legal documentation in collaboration with internal and external counsel.
- Monitor portfolio performance and proactively manage risk and exposure.
- Contribute to strategic capital deployment decisions and portfolio construction.
Candidate Profile:
- 7 years of experience in private credit, structured finance, or specialty lending, with a focus on esoteric ABS and/or digital infrastructure.
- Strong track record of sourcing and executing bespoke, privately negotiated transactions.
- Deep understanding of asset-backed structures, credit risk, and legal frameworks.
- Buy-side experience preferred (credit fund, asset manager, private equity).
- Highly analytical with strong modeling and structuring skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.
Preferred Backgrounds:
- Private credit platforms with exposure to digital infra, royalties, or specialty finance
- ABS-focused teams within asset managers or private equity firms
- Experience with niche or non-traditional asset classes
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