Principal Associate/ Principal - Debt Syndication

Company Overview Stride Ventures is a leading Global Venture Credit firm that empowers entrepreneurs to scale sustainably by providing tailored alternative funding solutions. Our mission is to support the growth journeys of high-potential companies while preserving their business autonomy. With a footprint across India, the United Kingdom, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Southeast Asia, Stride Ventures has established itself as a trusted partner for growth-stage businesses. Backed by institutional capital and managed by experienced ex-bankers, we bring a banking lens to venture debt, combining risk management with deep sector insight. Having committed over $1 billion globally, we are proud signatories of the UN Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI), ensuring our approach is aligned with ethical, sustainable, and impact-driven practices. https://www.strideventures.global/ Role Overview The ideal candidate will have a strong background in raising debt capital for corporates through various channels including NBFCs, banks, National Housing Institutions (NHI), and other institutional sources. This role requires a mix of origination, structuring, investor engagement, and end- to- end execution capabilities for both plain vanilla and structured debt transactions. The candidate should be well- versed in credit assessment, financial analysis, and have a strong network within the debt capital markets ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: - Originate and execute debt capital market (DCM) transactions for both existing clients and new prospects of the Group. - Raise funds for corporates via multiple channels including NBFCs, banks, NHIs, multilateral institutions, and family offices (both domestic and international). - Manage the full lifecycle of debt deals from origination, structuring, credit assessment, to placement. - Build and deepen relationships with DCM investors including banks, NBFCs, multilateral institutions, and family offices. - Provide tailored credit solutions based on thorough analysis of clients' financial statements and business models. - Prepare detailed financial models, projections, CMA data, Information Memorandums (IMs), and project reports. - Conduct risk assessments and due diligence on credit proposals. - Liaise effectively with both clients and investors to ensure smooth closure of transactions . Technical Skills & Competencies: - In- depth understanding of debt products such as Term Loans, NCDs, Securitisation, Direct Assignment, CCDs, and OCDs. - Strong financial analysis skills, with proficiency in reading and interpreting financial statements. - Proven track record of successful DCM deal closures. - Strong network of relationships with corporate borrowers and DCM investors. Show more Show less