Associate - Private Debt / Direct Lending Specialist

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom AXA Investment Managers Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate - Private Debt / Direct Lending to join our team at AXA Investment Managers. As a key member of our Private Debt team, you will be responsible for analyzing and structuring co-investments in private debt opportunities and making investment recommendations for private debt portfolios across diverse industries, geographies, and instruments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Opportunities Screening
    • Review new credit opportunities and assess their merits, risks, and key legal terms
    • Evaluate the investment's fit with portfolio objectives and targeted returns
    • Understand ESG impacts and alignment with AXA IM Prime targets
    • Share findings with the team and make recommendations based on initial assessments
  • Deal Execution
    • Conduct in-depth analysis, including due diligence, financial modeling, and sensitivity analysis
    • Assess appropriate debt structures and terms, reviewing term sheets and agreements
    • Prepare credit papers and present recommendations to portfolio managers and investment committees
    • Lead and manage the deal process, coordinating with internal and external parties
    • Monitor financial performance of investments and their portfolio impact, including reporting and valuations
  • Client Relationship, Reporting, and Fund Raising
    • Maintain relationships with origination partners, portfolio company management, sponsors, advisors, and law firms
    • Interact with AXA internal parties regarding investment performance and market views
    • Contribute to fund-raising efforts with the sales team, including client identification, pitch preparation, and meetings
    • Ensure accuracy of data in reporting tools, monitor portfolio performance, and produce regular reports for AXA IM Prime clients
  • AXA IM Prime Business Set-Up
    • Contribute to product offerings for primary fund selection and collaborate with the structuring team to set up relevant funds
    • Help build a best-in-class reporting tool that meets AXA and third-party requirements
About You

We welcome candidates with a strong background in direct lending and/or leveraged finance, with a Master's degree in Economics or Engineering (with applied finance). Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages such as German, Nordic languages, Dutch, or French being advantageous. Experience in restructuring is beneficial, and proficiency in credit and financial analysis, cash-flow modeling, sensitivity analysis, and legal documentation review/negotiation is essential.

About AXA Investment Managers

AXA Investment Managers is a global leader in investment management, with a commitment to responsible investing and a focus on delivering strong returns for our clients. We are a responsible employer that acts in favor of societal and environmental causes as an investor, insurer, and company, and we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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