Private Credit Manager

Purpose

• The Private Credit Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, executing and monitoring private credit fund and co-investment opportunities across investment themes globally (predominantly North America, Western Europe and Australasia).
• This role combines analytical rigor with strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment to develop and manage a portfolio of private credit fund and co-investments that deliver strong risk-adjusted returns while supporting EIA's long-term investment objectives and the UAE's economic diversification goals.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and implement private credit fund and co-investment strategies aligned with EIA's overall asset allocation framework
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities in private credit markets through macroeconomic and industry research
• Develop thematic investment views and sector-specific credit strategies
• Monitor competitive landscape and stay abreast of market innovations and best practices
• Build strategic relationships with key market participants including fund managers, sponsors, placement agents and other institutional investors

Core Responsibilities

• Source, analyze, execute and monitor private credit fund and co-investment opportunities
• Build and manage a portfolio of private credit fund and co-investments across direct lending, distressed debt, specialty finance, and structured credit opportunities
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including financial modeling, stress testing, and scenario analysis
• Prepare detailed investment memoranda and present investment recommendations to investment committees
• Structure and negotiate investment terms, working closely with legal and risk management teams
• Perform in-depth credit analysis to evaluate borrower / portfolio creditworthiness, capital structure, and risk mitigation strategies
• Apply sophisticated risk assessment methodologies to quantify and manage credit, market, and liquidity risks
• Monitor portfolio performance, risk exposures, and covenant compliance to optimize investment outcomes
• Identify potential issues early and develop appropriate workout strategies for challenged investments
• Maintain deep understanding of evolving regulatory frameworks impacting private credit investments

People & Leadership Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with other investment teams across asset classes to develop integrated investment theses
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across the organization
• Work closely with legal, risk, compliance, and operations teams to ensure robust investment processes
• Support the development of UAE National talent in line with EIA's Emiratization objectives
• Represent EIA professionally in external forums and investment discussions

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, CFA) preferred

Experience Requirements

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in private credit / private equity manager selection, potentially coupled with prior leveraged finance / investment banking background
• Demonstrated track record of successful private credit / private equity fund investing / manager selection and/or co-investments at an endowment / consultant / family office / HNWI / private banking.
• Experience in preparing comprehensive investment memoranda and conducting financial analysis, investment due diligence, and credit structuring
• Ability to work under pressure in a small team with a broad investment mandate and a challenging performance benchmark

Technical Expertise / Skills / Knowledge

• Investment Strategy: Advanced expertise in developing and implementing private credit investment strategies
• Financial Analysis & Modeling: Expert ability to build comprehensive financial models for complex credit investments
• Credit Assessment: Strong understanding of credit fundamentals, capital structures, and covenant analysis
• Risk Assessment & Analysis: Advanced capabilities in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating investment risks
• Portfolio Construction: Skill in building diversified credit portfolios with appropriate risk/return profiles
• Market Knowledge: In-depth understanding of private credit markets, including direct lending, distressed debt, and structured products

External Interfaces

• Borrowers and Issuers.
• Fund Managers.
• Financial Advisors and Investment Banks.
• Legal and Due Diligence Advisors.
• Industry Peers and Associations.
• Regulatory Bodies (as needed).

Management Accountability

• Strategic Alignment.
• Portfolio Stewardship.