Opportunistic Credit Vice President / Principal
Position: Vice President / Principal - Private Credit Investment Team
Location: Rye, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview:
Our client is a private credit investment fund with approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management, headquartered in Rye, NY. The fund focuses on credit opportunities across a broad range of strategies, including non-sponsored and sponsored direct lending, structured credit, asset-based lending (ABL), and select real estate-backed transactions. The team operates with a lean structure and targets 15%+ IRR across its investments.
The fund is seeking a Vice President / Principal-level investment professional with 5+ years of experience to play a key role across the full investment lifecycle. This includes originations, due diligence, execution, and post-close portfolio management. Ideal candidates will have a background in private credit, with experience in non-sponsored lending or opportunistic credit strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support origination efforts, including sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities.
- Drive underwriting and due diligence processes across a variety of deal types.
- Oversee transaction execution, including structuring, documentation, and closing.
- Manage post-close portfolio monitoring and performance tracking.
- Work closely with senior leadership in a flat, entrepreneurial environment to shape investment strategy and team development.
Candidate Profile:
- 5+ years of experience in private credit, direct lending, structured credit, or related fields.
- Strong investment judgment and ability to assess complex capital structures.
- Proven track record of executing transactions and managing portfolio assets.
- Experience with non-sponsored lending and opportunistic credit strategies.
- Excellent financial modeling, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced, and collaborative team setting.
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