Vice President - Private Credit

Chennai Permanent View Job Description
VP-level private credit role focused on deal origination, underwriting, structuring, execution, and portfolio management. Also involves stakeholder management, team leadership, and supporting fund growth initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work with a Leading Domestic Credit fund
  • Opportunity to work with a lean team of seasoned investment professionals

About Our Client

A leading alternative investment platform focused on providing structured credit and bespoke financing solutions to mid-market businesses. The firm partners closely with promoters, financial sponsors, and corporates to deliver flexible capital solutions across diverse sectors.

Job Description

Investment Origination & Business Development

· Originate private credit, structured debt, and special situations investment opportunities across sectors.

· Build and manage relationships with promoters, corporates, NBFCs, banks, investment bankers, private equity sponsors, and financial intermediaries to generate high-quality deal flow.

· Identify proprietary investment opportunities through market intelligence, industry networks, and strategic partnerships.

· Drive business development initiatives to expand the investment pipeline and support fund deployment objectives.Credit Evaluation & Investment Assessment

· Lead end-to-end credit underwriting, including financial statement analysis, business assessment, cash flow evaluation, industry research, and risk analysis.

· Review financial models, valuation analyses, and investment assumptions to assess risk-adjusted returns.

· Prepare and present investment memoranda, credit approval notes, and Investment Committee (IC) recommendations.

· Recommend optimal investment structures, covenants, and security packages with appropriate risk mitigation.Transaction Execution & Structuring

· Lead end-to-end transaction execution from deal evaluation and term sheet negotiation through financial close.

· Structure customized debt financing solutions and negotiate commercial terms, documentation, covenants, and security arrangements.

· Oversee financial, legal, commercial, and technical due diligence, ensuring timely transaction closure in coordination with internal teams and external advisors.Portfolio Management

· Monitor portfolio performance through periodic financial reviews, covenant monitoring, and borrower interactions.

· Identify portfolio risks and recommend appropriate corrective, restructuring, or refinancing strategies where required.

· Present portfolio performance updates and investment insights to senior management and the Investment Committee.Leadership & Stakeholder Management

· Mentor and guide Associates and Senior Associates on credit underwriting, financial modelling, and transaction execution.

· Build and maintain relationships with investors, co-investors, lenders, advisors, and other key stakeholders.

· Support fundraising activities through investor presentations, fund marketing materials, and due diligence responses.

· Collaborate with investment, risk, legal, compliance, finance, and portfolio management teams to ensure effective execution and governance.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Experience: 10-15 Years
  • Location: Chennai
  • Academic Background: MBA / CA / CFA, preferably with an Engineering degree
  • Preferred Background: Private Credit Fund / NBFC - Structured

What's on Offer

  • A key leadership role in a private credit fund.
  • Investing role based in Chennai.



If this sounds like the role for you, feel free to apply.

Quote job ref
JN-092026-7114362

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Venture Capital & Private Equity
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7114362

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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