Director, Debt Investments

SHEFFIELD HAWORTH (ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment management firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced professional to lead private debt investment strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in deal origination, credit analysis, and client relationship management. Responsibilities include sourcing investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and supporting business development activities. Tertiary qualifications in finance, economics, or a related field are essential. This role offers a challenging environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in private debt investment or leveraged finance.
• Experience in credit investing and corporate lending.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Building networks to source investment opportunities.
• Conducting due diligence and credit analysis.
• Monitoring and reporting on completed transactions.
• Supporting business development and client relationship activities.

Skills

Deal origination

Credit analysis

Negotiation skills

Time management

Relationship management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in engineering, commerce, economics, finance or law

Post-graduate qualifications (optional)

SIA / CFA qualifications (optional)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sheffield Haworth (Asia) Pte Ltd[Recruiter] for IFM Investors

IFM Investors is a leading global institutional investment manager, headquartered in Melbourne Australia. Owned by Australian pension funds and inspired by their members, IFM Investors’ purpose is to invest, protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people.

Established more than 30 years ago by a group of Australian pension funds, IFM Investors has A$230 billion under management as at 31 December 2024. We prioritise the interests of more than 700 like-minded investors worldwide who aim to build a real and lasting impact by focusing on assets that combine excellent long-term risk/reward characteristics with broad economic, environmental and social benefits to the community.

As a responsible long-term investor IFM actively engages with the companies in which we invest on issues we care about, with the aim of improving their net performance while minimising investment risk. Operating globally from offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Milan, Warsaw, New York, Houston, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo, IFM manages investments across infrastructure, debt, listed equities and private equity assets. For more information, visit ifminvestors.com. Supporting the investment and portfolio management operations of the IFM Debt Investment – focusing on Private Debt investment strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Building and retaining networks to source Private Debt investment opportunities;
• Deal origination, deal structuring, due diligence and credit analysis of investments;
• Negotiation of terms sheet and conversion to long form documentation;
• Preparation credit paper and presentation to Investment Committee;
• Ongoing monitoring, reporting and maintenance of completed transactions;
• Market/Sector research to support investment proposals and marketing to clients;
• Assist with mentoring and developing the credit analyst team;
• Contribute to strategy development for DI funds and products; and
• Assist with DI business development and client relationship activities as required.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years covering the following:
• Significant experience in originating and structuring, creating and converting private debtor alternative debt or leveraged finance investment opportunities with a focus on higher yielding assets
• Significant experience in credit investing/corporate lending/leveraged finance/property finance to private companies or borrowing structures that may involve substantial negotiation of commercial terms and conditions
• Ability to convert generated leads (deal screening) to successfully approved, executed and closed investments in accordance with investment strategy requirement
• Significant banking, credit analysis, debt or equity advisory, lending and/or credit rating agency experience; and
• Displayed leadership and relationship management skills
• Time management skills and ability to cope with competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, commerce, economics, finance, law or related field
• May have post-graduate qualifications
• May include SIA / CFA qualifications

Business knowledge

• Understanding of financing techniques, products, markets, instruments andintermediaries
• Detailed understanding of private debt investment structures
• Detailed understanding of financing documentation
• Strong working knowledge of debt capital markets
• Familiarity with property financing techniques including: Senior/Stretch lending, Junior &Development finance, Speculative and Mezzanine Development financing

Technical knowledge

• Sound financial knowledge
• Analytical ability, strong communications skills (verbal and written)
• Sound business judgement and acumen
• Highly developed Excel skills – financial modelling skills – building model / stress testing
• Strong understanding of financial accounts and legal entity structures
• Ability to interpret and evaluate Borrower’s financial accounts and business plans anddevelopment plans and extract information to substantiate investment case
• Proven experience in financing and security documentation