Vice President Private Debt

InforCapital, partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) in London is seeking a Vice President for its Private Debt Co-investments team. This hybrid role concentrates on analyzing and structuring co-investments across Europe and the US, covering instruments such as unitranche, senior secured, and subordinated debt, under the supervision of the Head of Private Debt Co-investments.

You will conduct opportunity screening, perform in-depth due diligence, build financial models with sensitivity analysis, evaluate debt

Job description

LocationLondon, United Kingdom## About This RoleBNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), one of Europe's leading asset managers with approximately €1.6 trillion in AUM following the integration of AXA Investment Managers, is seeking a Vice President for its Private Debt Co-investments team in London. This hybrid role reports to the Head of Private Debt Co-investments.The position focuses on analyzing and structuring co-investments in private debt opportunities across a wide range of industries, geographies (Europe and US), and instruments including unitranche, senior secured, and subordinated debt. The selected candidate will execute direct lending co-investments under the supervision of the Head of Private Debt Co-investments.Opportunity Screening responsibilities include reviewing new credit opportunities (direct investments, LP investments, and secondary trades), assessing credit merits and associated risks, and evaluating key legal terms. The VP will determine investment fit with portfolio construction objectives and targeted returns, evaluate ESG impact, and share findings with the team to make recommendations based on initial opportunity assessment.Deal Execution and Monitoring responsibilities include running in-depth analysis of credit opportunities through review of information materials and due diligence reports, assessing key risks and mitigants, and preparing comprehensive financial models with sensitivity analysis and business valuation and debt coverage. The role also involves evaluating appropriate debt structures and terms for each transaction.BNPP AM's alternatives platform spans real estate, infrastructure, private debt, and private equity, providing the VP exposure to a broad range of asset classes and investment strategies across European and US markets.This role offers an opportunity to join one of Europe's top asset managers at a time of significant growth following the AXA IM integration, with access to a broad network of deal flow and a strong institutional platform for private credit co-investments.