Director- Leveraged Acquisition Finance

The role shall require:

• Evaluating structuring and executing new deals along with the coverage & credit team; the focus will be on fund financing transactions (including capital call / subscription line facilities, NAV/asset-backed facilities, hybrid facilities, co-invest and SMA facilities involving private equity, debt, credit, real estate, and infrastructure funds).
• Take a proactive approach to deal origination, conduct analysis, propose debt structures, and help develop solutions for clients and help differentiate FAB vis-à-vis market competitors.
• Hands-on role to modeling, documentation, and engagement with internal parties and external advisors.
• Prepare and efficiently process credit approval packages.
• Assist in developing internal framework for internal credit rating of new products.
• Run internal models including risk ratings.
• Liaise with external credit agencies to obtain credit ratings.
• Assist in managing existing loan portfolio and prepare MIS and reports from time to time.
• Analyse financing requirements and help develop a point of view in support of senior loan origination team members.
• Assist in negotiating terms with borrowers and other lenders and drive documentation based on LMA or LSTA standards.
• Work and coach the most junior team members by supporting them in their personal and professional development.
• Work in a timely manner taking ownership of projects once allocated.

• Ensure internal reporting is accurate and timely, support the Head of LAF on strategic initiatives including budgeting and business planning.

• Maintain strong internal relations and collaborate with Coverage partners, Legal, Credit, and Operations in order to ensure timely execution of transactions.

• Implement departmental policies, systems, and procedures so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality and cost-effective service.

• 5-10 years of experience in structured corporate lending transactions with minimum 3 years experience in fund financing (including capital call / subscription line facilities, NAV/asset-backed facilities, hybrid facilities, co-invest and SMA facilities involving private equity, debt, credit, real estate, and infrastructure funds).
• Demonstrated exposure to Private Equity and Private Credit industry; strong credit assessment skills including excellent debt/cash flow modeling experience and knowledge of accounting principles.
• Some experience of corporate valuation including DCF, CompCos, and LBO methodologies.
• Good grasp of legal concepts and loan mechanics with firsthand experience documenting loan transactions (LMA and LSTA standard documentation for syndicated leveraged deals).
• Some experience dealing with Credit Agencies.
• Desire to step up and project manage multiparty financing transactions.
• Effective communicator both written and verbal. Able to present complex topics to a senior audience with good grasp of details.
• Ability to work under pressure, stay calm and thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Attention to detail and quality of work product.