Senior Director, Credit & Direct Lending — Dallas

pru; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Wellness program

Education benefit

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

PGIM Private Capital in Dallas seeks a senior investment leader to originate, underwrite, and manage debt and equity investments in the Southern U.S. You will build client relationships, structure complex transactions, and guide a team of investment professionals.

The role requires 8+ years in corporate finance, a Bachelor's degree, strong analytic skills, and travel. A CFA or MBA is preferred, with a focus on driving investment outcomes in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the corporate finance industry.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong analytic and investment skills, along with a proven track record of making and managing debt investments.
• Critical thinking, natural curiosity, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Keen organizational skills and the ability to manage many activities at once.
• Ability to distill and communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to a variety of decision makers and audiences.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, along with the ability to influence decisions both internally and externally.
• Ability to travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of investment professionals responsible for originating, underwriting, and managing senior debt, direct lending, mezzanine, and structured equity investments in the Southern region of the U.S.
• Originate new senior debt and junior capital investment opportunities, typically ranging in size from $20-300+ million, across a broad range of industries and transaction types
• Structure complex and customized transactions and communicating investment recommendations to various investment committees
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, sponsors, and intermediaries within the geographic territory
• Travel to networking events, conferences, and in-person marketing meetings
• Work closely with in-house and outside counsel to structure, negotiate, and document loan agreements and process follow-on amendment requests
• Manage and develop investment professionals reporting into the Dallas office
• Work closely with the Managing Director to accomplish the objectives of the Dallas office and PGIM Private Capital overall

Skills

Analytic skills

Investment skills

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

PGIM Private Capital in Dallas seeks a senior investment leader to originate, underwrite, and manage debt and equity investments in the Southern U.S. You will build client relationships, structure complex transactions, and guide a team of investment professionals.

The role requires 8+ years in corporate finance, a Bachelor's degree, strong analytic skills, and travel. A CFA or MBA is preferred, with a focus on driving investment outcomes in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.