Requirements: English
Company: WhatJobs
Region: Zrich , Zurich
Our client is a leading asset management firm overseeing a substantial portfolio, allocation to private assets. The firm''s dedicated investment team collaborates to develop and manage private asset solutions for institutional clients in Switzerland.
We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Private Debt who will contribute to the expansion and evolution of their growing Private Markets asset class. We are looking for a knowledge leader that has a focus on Corporate Direct Lending - a growing strategy that has attracted interest from both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will help shape this strategy and actively engage with clients.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the Manager Selection of Private Debt Managers in Europe.
- Serve as a decision-maker for the Corporate Direct Lending strategy, working with the team to implement and enhance the approach.
- Prepare reports and presentations on market trends and portfolio performance.
- Conduct financial and operational due diligence and monitor private equity funds as part of the broader investment strategy.
- Analyze market trends related to the private debt asset class and follow their portfolio developments.
- Collaborate with sales colleagues to meet with clients and prospects, presenting investment strategies, portfolio updates, and market insights.
- Co-develop and structure the operating model for private assets, Corporate Direct Lending, and other new products.
- Utilize data science expertise to develop monitoring and analysis tools for portfolio oversight and market trend evaluation.
- Support investment oversight of Senior Secured Loan and Infrastructure Debt Funds, participating in client meetings as needed.
Join a top-tier asset management team with a key role in shaping Private Markets asset classes. Oversee complete product lifecycle from portfolio management, market analysis to ongoing monitoring, reporting, and distribution. Be part of a dynamic growing environment, contributing expertise to a growing and innovative team.
Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in Asset Management, with a minimum of 4 years particularly in Alternative Credit and private asset fund due diligence.
- University or applied sciences degree, with relevant certifications (CIIA, CFA).
- Experience with the Manager Selection process of Private Debt Funds.
- Ability to identify investment trends and align them with market opportunities related to the private debt asset class.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a client-centric approach.
- Good understanding of the regulatory landscape (insurance, AIFMD).
- Expertise in Alternative Investment Funds and data science applications for portfolio monitoring, asset allocation, fund selection, investment analysis, or as a Product Specialist.
- Experience in structuring private asset investment solutions, contract negotiations, and engaging with Swiss institutional clients.
- Fluency in German and English, with strong communication and presentation skills.
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