PGIM Credit, Investments Sr Director (New York)

About the role

Lead a team responsible for originating, underwriting, and managing senior debt (IG/BIG), direct lending, mezzanine, and structured equity investments in the Northeastern region of the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Originate new senior debt and junior capital investment opportunities, typically ranging in size from $20-300+ million, across a broad range of industries and transaction types
• Structure complex and customized transactions and communicate investment recommendations to various investment committees
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, sponsors, and intermediaries within the geographic territory
• Travel to networking events, conferences, and in-person marketing meetings with a strong focus on direct prospect calling
• Work closely with in-house and outside counsel to structure, negotiate, and document loan agreements and process follow-on amendment requests
• Manage and develop your analysts and associates reporting into the New York office
• Work closely with the Managing Director to accomplish the objectives of the New York office and PGIM Private Capital overall

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of experience in the corporate finance industry
• Strong analytic and investment skills, along with a proven track record of making and managing debt investments
• Critical thinking, natural curiosity, and creative problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated with a business development/originations skillset and exceptional client relationship skills
• Familiarity with legal documents and underwriting
• Keen organizational skills and the ability to manage many activities at once
• Able to distill and communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to a variety of decision makers and audiences
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, along with the ability to influence decisions both internally and externally
• Strong leadership abilities and valuable management skills, with a desire to lead, mentor, and develop team members
• Able to travel is required

Qualifications

• A Master’s or CFA designation is preferred

Skills

• Strong analytic and investment skills
• Proven track record of making and managing debt investments
• Critical thinking, natural curiosity, and creative problem-solving skills
• Business development/originations skillset
• Exceptional client relationship skills
• Familiarity with legal documents and underwriting
• Organizational skills
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Leadership abilities

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
• Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness Programs
• Education Benefit
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay

Base salary range: $175,000 to $200,000

Schedule

Full-time position