Investment Director, Asia-Pacific Private Credit

InforCapital, partnership; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Asset Management is seeking an Investment Director for Asia-Pacific Private Credit within International Wealth and Premier Banking. The role will lead origination, diligence and screening of private credit opportunities across Asia-Pacific for the Fund, including corporate-, family- and sponsor-backed transactions.

You will conduct credit assessments via financial modelling, downside and recovery analysis, sector and country research, and ESG and structural risk assessments, while coaching

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in private credit, leveraged finance or structured finance.
• Proven mid-market lending track record with corporates, family businesses or financial sponsors.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of APAC markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination and screening of private credit opportunities across Asia-Pacific.
• Structure and negotiate transactions with tailored covenants and security packages.
• Draft investment memoranda for Investment Committee presentations.
• Build relationships with HSBC Asset Management, HSBC Bank, investors and borrowers.
• Coach junior team members to share best practices and develop technical skills.

Skills

Private credit

Leveraged / Structured finance

Mid-market lending

Corporate / Sponsor relationships

Job description

LocationSingapore, Singapore## About This RoleHSBC Asset Management is seeking a high calibre professional to join its team as Investment Director, Asia-Pacific Private Credit within International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB).**Role Overview**The Investment Director will lead origination, diligence and screening of corporate-, family- and financial sponsor-backed private credit opportunities across Asia-Pacific for the Fund. Responsibilities include conducting detailed credit assessments via financial modelling, downside and recovery analysis, sector and country research, as well as ESG and structural risk assessments.**Key Responsibilities**- Lead the origination and screening of private credit investment opportunities across Asia-Pacific, covering corporate-, family- and financial sponsor-backed transactions- Structure and negotiate transactions — working on tailored covenants, security packages and innovative instruments typical of Asia-Pacific private credit markets- Draft clear, persuasive investment memoranda for presentation to the Investment Committee- Build and develop effective working relationships across HSBC Asset Management, HSBC Bank, investors, borrowers and key third-party market participants- Coach junior team members to ensure sharing of best practices and continued technical development**Requirements**- Extensive experience gained in private credit, leveraged finance, structured finance or similar disciplines- Proven track record of mid-market lending experience and working with corporates, family-backed businesses, promoters and financial sponsors- Strong commercial acumen and awareness of economic, cultural, procedural and regulatory issues across Asia-Pacific marketsHSBC serves 41 million customers globally within IWPB, including operations in Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Asset Management, Global Private Banking, Insurance, and more.