Vice President - Private Credit

AimBig Employment Pty Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Role based in Chennai

Job summary

AimBig Employment Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Investment Origination & Business Development professional for a leading domestic credit fund in Chennai. You will originate private credit, structured debt, and special situations investments while building relationships with promoters, corporates, NBFCs, banks, and financial intermediaries.

You will oversee end-to-end credit underwriting, investment assessments, and transaction execution, mentoring Associates and coordinating with risk,

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in private credit, structured debt, or related areas.
• MBA / CA / CFA with engineering background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate private credit, structured debt, and special situations opportunities.
• Build relationships with promoters, corporates, NBFCs, banks, and intermediaries to drive deal flow.
• Lead end-to-end credit underwriting, financial modelling, and investment assessments.
• Structure and negotiate debt financing terms and security arrangements.
• Oversee due diligence and coordination with internal/external teams for timely closures.
• Mentor Associates on underwriting, modelling, and transaction execution.

Job description

• Opportunity to work with a Leading Domestic Credit fund
• Opportunity to work with a lean team of seasoned investment professionals

About Our Client

A leading alternative investment platform focused on providing structured credit and bespoke financing solutions to mid-market businesses. The firm partners closely with promoters, financial sponsors, and corporates to deliver flexible capital solutions across diverse sectors.

Job Description

Investment Origination & Business Development

• Originate private credit, structured debt, and special situations investment opportunities across sectors.
• Build and manage relationships with promoters, corporates, NBFCs, banks, investment bankers, private equity sponsors, and financial intermediaries to generate high-quality deal flow.
• Identify proprietary investment opportunities through market intelligence, industry networks, and strategic partnerships.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the investment pipeline and support fund deployment objectives.

Credit Evaluation & Investment Assessment

• Lead end-to-end credit underwriting, including financial statement analysis, business assessment, cash flow evaluation, industry research, and risk analysis.
• Review financial models, valuation analyses, and investment assumptions to assess risk-adjusted returns.
• Prepare and present investment memoranda, credit approval notes, and Investment Committee (IC) recommendations.
• Recommend optimal investment structures, covenants, and security packages with appropriate risk mitigation.

Transaction Execution & Structuring

• Lead end-to-end transaction execution from deal evaluation and term sheet negotiation through financial close.
• Structure customized debt financing solutions and negotiate commercial terms, documentation, covenants, and security arrangements.
• Oversee financial, legal, commercial, and technical due diligence, ensuring timely transaction closure in coordination with internal teams and external advisors.

Portfolio Management

• Monitor portfolio performance through periodic financial reviews, covenant monitoring, and borrower interactions.
• Identify portfolio risks and recommend appropriate corrective, restructuring, or refinancing strategies where required.
• Present portfolio performance updates and investment insights to senior management and the Investment Committee.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Mentor and guide Associates and Senior Associates on credit underwriting, financial modelling, and transaction execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, co-investors, lenders, advisors, and other key stakeholders.
• Support fundraising activities through investor presentations, fund marketing materials, and due diligence responses.
• Collaborate with investment, risk, legal, compliance, finance, and portfolio management teams to ensure effective execution and governance.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience: 10-15 Years
• Location: Chennai
• Academic Background: MBA / CA / CFA, preferably with an Engineering degree
• Preferred Background: Private Credit Fund / NBFC - Structured

What's on Offer

• A key leadership role in a private credit fund.
• Investing role based in Chennai.