Senior Private Credit Manager

Emirates Investment Authority; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment authority in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Private Credit Manager to drive investment strategies and manage a diverse portfolio of private credit funds. The ideal candidate will combine analytical rigor with strategic insights to optimize investment returns and support long-term goals of economic diversification in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking ability.
• Experience in private credit markets and investment analysis.
• Ability to negotiate investment terms and conduct due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and monitor private credit fund opportunities.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of private credit investments.
• Conduct due diligence and assess creditworthiness.

Job description

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.