Job Description

Key responsibilities of the positionDeal originationThis includes:

• Sourcing and evaluating appropriate investment opportunities for the various Futuregrowth managed funds;
• Developing and maintaining intermediary & counterparty relationships in order to develop a pipeline of new deals in the private debt sector;
• Structuring, negotiating and implementing transactions (including negotiating legal agreements) which suit both Futuregrowth funds and the counterpartys requirements.

Performing fundamental credit analysis and make investment recommendations that includes an assessment of the proposed volume and price of the transaction, on a portfolio of counterparties.

• Analysing counterparty management, business model, operational, competitive and industry assessment;
• In-depth analysis of historical financial statements;
• Preparing and/or reviewing complex financial models and forecasts (scenario testing; and
• Analysing historic and forecasted financial ratios as well as Incorporating an assessment of non-financial (environmental, social and governance) factors in the analysis.

Preparing investment reports and presenting deals and investments recommendations to the Credit Committee.Negotiating and analysing legal documentation of new and existing deals.

• Performing a commercial review of key terms and conditions, including key investor protection clauses, for appropriateness;
• Working with external and internal legal advisors to ensure adequate protections are captured in the legal document; and
• Negotiation with the counterparty and their legal advisors to ensure the appropriate terms and conditions are included.

Ongoing credit research and analysis on existing and new counterparties and their sectors in order to assess and manage evolving risks and rewards, and to make recommendations or investment decisions where appropriate.

• Monitoring, management and maintenance of existing deal counterparties (covenant compliance, updated AFS review, ad-hoc requests, etc.);
• Global and local research and analysis;
• Industry specific research and analysis; and
• Developing and implementing credit and equity risk, and valuation and pricing models.

Maintaining all investment related data to ensure it is accurate and complete, and can be used for investment decision-making and reporting.Identify and drive improvements to the investment processImprovements to include (but not limited to):

• Risk management frameworks; on a industry level;
• Technology integration into counterparty and portfolio monitoring;
• Data analytics and technology tools to enhance analysis;
• Identifying and implementing process efficiencies within the life cycle of private debt deals;

Skills, know-how and experience:

• Sound macroeconomic understanding, complemented by a strong quantitative skillset (econometrics, statistics, etc.);
• Minimum 5 years work experience in a relevant credit dealmaking, analytical or risk management role.

Technical/ professional qualifications:

• Strong academic credentials in a relevant honours-level degree;
• CA/CFA or similar would be advantageous.

Key behaviours and competencies:

• Energised team player;
• Diligent, hardworking self-starter;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication & presentation skills;
• High stress tolerance;
• Attention to detail;
• Adaptability; and
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.

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