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.