Alternative Credit, Asset Based Finance - Vice President

Responsibilities

• Lead transactions through the full investment lifecycle with significant autonomy, from origination and structuring through investment committee approval and closing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for counterparties, borrowers, and advisors on active deals.
• Drive the preparation of investment committee materials, presentations, and credit memoranda, while managing internal partnerships and senior escalations.
• Negotiate legal documentation, including term sheets, credit agreements, and key commercial terms.
• Oversee and mentor junior team members (associates/analysts) on specific deal execution tasks.
• Develop and maintain financial models, including underwriting analyses and portfolio monitoring tools.
• Conduct and lead due diligence processes, coordinating across internal and external parties.
• Manage overall transaction processes end-to-end with limited senior oversight.
• Contribute to the team’s strategic planning, pipeline management, and capability building.
• Build and maintain relationships with originators, intermediaries, and market participants.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a buy-side investment role, investment banking, or a relevant lending/credit platform.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related field; an advanced degree or CFA is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in asset-backed, specialty finance, or financial institution investing or advisory.
• Strong quantitative skills, including advanced proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Prominent ability to lead transactions and manage multiple workstreams independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to investment committees.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior professionals.
• Relationship-oriented, with a track record of managing external counterparties and internal stakeholders.

Pay

Base annual salary for this New York-based position is expected to be $175,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role.