Senior Vice President or Managing Director, Global Private Debt

We are seeking a Senior Vice President or Managing Director for the Global Private Debt team focused on covering middle market private equity firms with the experience of primarily originating but also executing a variety of transaction types with such counterparties.  This team originates, structures, and prices a variety of direct lending transactions including first lien, second lien, preferred or holdco financings, and other capital solutions with private equity sponsor-owned businesses. 

• Tier 1 relationships with middle market private equity firms (generally fund sizes >$1 billion)

• Originate, source, and lead underwriting of private debt opportunities

• Structure and negotiate prospective deals with borrowers

• Lead negotiation and execution of credit agreements

• Monitor ongoing performance of investments

• Negotiate waivers and amendments

• Present prospective transactions to direct lending investment committee for approval

Experience Required:

• A minimum 10 years private lending experience with strong origination expertise

• Proven track record and rolodex of relationships with corporations, M&A advisors, private equity firms and bankers

• Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience assisting in the negotiation of transaction structure and terms

• Familiarity with non-investment grade credit lending

Personal Attributes:

• The successful candidate will have outstanding initiative and a strong work ethic

• The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The candidate will be able to create and maintain strong external and internal partnerships to source and execute deal flow for the benefit of the entire Oaktree credit platform

• He/She will be team-oriented and must possess strong integrity and professionalism

Bachelors degree is required

Base salary range: $250,000 - $275,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work arrangement.  The base salary offered will be commensurate with experience and/or qualifications, industry knowledge and expertise, as well as prior training and education.

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