Associate Director, Asia-Pacific Private Credit, Singapore

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an Associate Director, Asia-Pacific Private Credit.

• Originate, diligence and screen corporate-, family- and financial sponsor-backed private credit opportunities for the Fund to invest in across Asia‑Pacific
• Support detailed credit assessment and opportunity analysis via financial modelling, downside and recovery analysis, sector and country research, ESG and structural risk assessments
• Help structure and negotiate transactions – working on tailored covenants, security packages and innovative instruments that are typical of Asia‑Pacific private credit transactions
• Draft clear, persuasive investment memoranda for presentation to the Investment Committee, gaining exposure to decision‑making forums, senior portfolio managers and key stakeholders
• Monitor portfolio positions and market developments, including early‑warning analysis, amendment discussions and, where relevant, workout or restructuring situations
• Support the Investment, Product and Sales teams in the preparation of pitching materials, RFPs and investor and market engagement activities
• Build and develop effective working relationships across HSBC Asset Management, HSBC Bank, investors, borrowers and other key 3rd party market participants

• Experience gained in private credit, leveraged finance, structured finance or similar
• Proven track record of mid‑market lending experience and working with corporates, family‑backed businesses, promoters and financial sponsors
• Excellent commercial acumen and awareness, including of economic, cultural, procedural and regulatory issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to evidence relationships with mid‑market corporates, family‑backed businesses, promoters, financial sponsors and advisers
• Excellent communication skills – including written, verbal, and the ability to deliver compelling presentations to people at all levels within the business
• Excellent analytical skills – including working with financial models and an understanding of the fundamentals of investment appraisal
• Excellent time management, planning and organisation skills