Associate, Asia Pacific Private Credit

**Description**About this role**

**Role Description**

We are looking to hire an Associate for our Asia Pacific private credit team. The Asia Pacific private credit team manages the Asia-Pacific Private Credit Opportunities Fund and other strategies which provide mid-market companies with senior and subordinated financing for acquisitions, capital growth, restructuring, real estate financing and liquidity situations.

The role will be based in Singapore.

The hire will be responsible for structuring, leading deal diligence, monitoring as well as supporting the restructurings for private debt portfolios in Asia Pacific with core focus on the ASEAN and South Asian markets. Working with senior members of the investment team, he or she will also lead the fundamental credit analysis of direct lending investments.

The role will entail the following:

- Conduct independent fundamental credit analysis, due diligence, and research of new investments
- Financial modelling and valuations of investment opportunities
- Full involvement in the investment evaluation process including attendance at management presentations, review of due diligence reports, and preparation of internal investment reports in conjunction with the Portfolio Manager(s)
- Create and present investment memorandums to the Portfolio Manager(s) and the Investment Committee with a clear and consistent approach to mitigate credit, legal, industry and other relevant risks
- Provide input on terms and conditions for transactions and work with the Portfolio Manager(s) and internal and external legal counsel to ensure appropriate documentation
- Review of transaction legal documentation and liaising with internal and external legal counsel
- Ongoing monitoring of portfolio investments including waivers and amendments, restructurings, contributing to the quarterly fund valuation process

**Skills, experience, and education**:

- Excellent corporate finance and credit skills demonstrated through prior relevant experience (4+ years) of Investment Banking / Private Credit experience preferably from a reputable / Global financial institution transaction experience across Asia Pacific.
- Good knowledge and experience in investing in and managing complex post investing situations
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ability to create a flowing 3-statement financial and valuation models.
- Motivated team player and flexible in approach with ability to work independently
- Flexible, responsive with keen attention to detail
- Open-minded thought process and intellectual honesty with an ability to dynamically adapt to different parts of the credit spectrum in structuring the best possible risk-return outcome for our investments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - presents ideas in a clear, concise, and constructive manner
- Excellent academic background

**Our benefits**

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

**About BlackRock**

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.