Vice President

ECL Kontor; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global investment firm as a VP in the European Private Credit Team, where you will play a pivotal role in sourcing and executing private credit investment opportunities. This dynamic position requires a blend of quantitative skills and strong communication abilities, as you will analyze diverse investment opportunities and provide strategic recommendations to senior professionals. The firm values diversity and community engagement, offering an inclusive work environment. If you are a proactive thinker with a solid background in private credit or leveraged finance, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in private credit or leveraged finance is essential.
• Strong understanding of legal documentation and deal structuring.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and execution of private credit investments across Europe.
• Negotiate commitments and monitor portfolio performance.

Skills

Quantitative Ability

Modelling Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Financial Modelling Software

Job description

HPS Investment Partners is a leading global investment firm that seeks to provide creative capital solutions and generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients. We manage various strategies across the capital structure, including privately negotiated senior debt; privately negotiated junior capital solutions in debt, preferred and equity formats; liquid credit including syndicated leveraged loans, collateralized loan obligations and high yield bonds; asset-based finance and real estate. The scale and breadth of our platform offers the flexibility to invest in companies large and small, through standard or customized solutions. At our core, we share a common thread of intellectual rigor and discipline that enables us to create value for our clients, who have entrusted us with approximately $148 billion of assets under management as of September 2024. HPS has approximately 250 investment professionals and over 760 total employees, and has fourteen offices globally.

HPS believes in the importance of giving back to its communities, and in promoting diversity and inclusivity at the firm. We are dedicated to fostering enduring community relationships, and we support our team’s community involvement through volunteer work, board service, and other contributions. In addition, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are central to HPS’s culture and investment processes.

Department Description

The EPC team is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and monitoring investment opportunities for in Europe for the private credit strategies available at HPS. The EPC team works closely together with the global investment teams including the direct lending and mezzanine teams in the US.

Position Description

HPS is recruiting a VP to join the European Private Credit Team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience at a private credit platform, demonstrate excellent quantitative ability and modelling skills, as well as strong written and oral communication skills. This person would lead the evaluation and execution of private credit investment opportunities across Europe, and work in lean deal teams.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Opportunity to join the European Private Credit team of a leading global private credit manager
• Analyse a broad spectrum of investment opportunities across the capital structure - from direct lending unitranche deals through to subordinated debt and equity transactions - considering the relative value and pricing of risk
• Lead the evaluation and execution of private credit investment opportunities across Europe, working in lean deal teams
• Responsible for developing and substantiating an investment thesis, and providing investment recommendations to senior professionals and Investment Committee members
• Negotiate term-sheet level commitments and contribute to deal structuring
• Monitor the performance of existing portfolio companies, considering both opportunistic and defensive ideas during the investment horizon
• Develop relationships with private equity sponsors, management teams, advisors and industry counterparts
• Provide mentorship and training to junior members of the team

Candidate Profile

• Prior experience at a leading private credit platform, underwriting direct lending and/or subordinated financing transactions, or previous experience in leveraged finance, M&A or direct investments at a top tier bank
• Demonstrates excellent quantitative ability and modelling skills
• Solid comprehension of legal documentation and deal structuring
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic, who is a proactive and analytical thinker
• Team player who aligns to HPS’ cultural values

Location

• London

Employment Type

• Full-time

Hybrid Work Schedule

• HPS Investment Partners is an equal opportunity employer. HPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, ancestry, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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