Vice President - Private Markets Research

Job Description

Play a pivotal role across broader Private Markets Research team to foster a culture of analytical excellence, encouraging employees to strive for high standards in their work. Promote and nurture knowledge management practices across all employees to ensure the efficient sharing and utilization of information and expertise within the organization. Build manage relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across private markets, fostering trust and open communication to align expectations and drive new business opportunities. Have a big-picture strategic mindset and a focus on upskilling and strengthening team s capabilities, positioning the team for growth and continued success. Predominantly work closely with onshore front office senior credit analysts covering one or more of the different asset classes across private markets including but not limited to private credit, structured ABS like RMBS/Consumer Credits/CLOs/CMBS/Reg-Caps etc Oversee the entire deal lifecycle by actively participating in due diligence calls, conduct thorough credit and cashflow analysis, execute sensitivity runs and deliver internal rating recommendations to stakeholders. Review transaction documents to understand key attributes related to payment waterfall, reserve accounts, asset disposition, key parties their responsibilities etc Also understand the underwriting guidelines, deal terms and third-party information. Conduct in-depth sector-specific research to identify emerging trends which may anticipate market shifts. Assess deals from an ESG lens by thoroughly analysing underlying assets, transaction structures and counterparties to ensure comprehensive evaluation and decision-making. Have a strong logical mindset, proactively seek opportunities to optimise existing processes through automation and lead such initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity. Train, groom, and ramp-up junior team members by providing continuous coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.