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POSITION INFO:
Overview:
Our client, a niche asset manager specialising in Private Debt, is seeking a Dealmaker to join their growing team. The firm manages approximately R2.2 billion in assets, primarily on behalf of institutional investors, and has a 17-year track record. The team comprises two partners, with a third partner joining shortly - all of whom are active dealmakers - supported by three experienced administrative and support specialists.
This exciting opportunity is best suited to someone who is ready to move away from a corporate and join a dynamic and growing boutique investment house that specialises in private sector credit. The dealmaker will play a central role in originating, structuring, negotiating, and executing private credit investments. The ideal candidate will have a strong network of borrower and intermediary relationships, deep structuring expertise, and a proven track record of leading deals from origination through execution. Candidates with corporate lending or structured property lending experience will be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Originate corporate lending or structured property lending credit opportunities
- Lead deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and investment committee presentations
- Develop and maintain relationships with financial sponsors, advisors, and corporates
- Collaborate with internal credit, legal, and operations teams throughout the investment lifecycle
- Monitor portfolio performance and proactively manage risk in his/her part of the loan book
- Where necessary manage work-out deals to conclusion
- Assist with preparation of monthly risk reports
- Assisting investors regarding their requirements, if required
- Attending periodic feedback to investors in respect of fund portfolios
Requirements:
- CA (SA) or LLB plus post-graduate financial qualification or similar
- Five or more years’ banking experience and/or for a credit-focused asset manager working as a dealmaker
- 5+ years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance or property finance, either at a bank or at a credit-focused asset manager
- Demonstrated track record of leading successful private credit transactions
- Strong origination capabilities and an established industry network
- Excellent financial modelling, structuring, and negotiation skills
- Commercial mindset with strong judgment and risk awareness
- Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a lean, high-performing team
Personality/culture fit:
- Self starter
- Efficient & effective
- Results orientated, driven & hard working
- Keen eye for detail
