Job Description

Overview

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Base pay range: A$165,000.00/yr - A$195,000.00/yr

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This range is provided by Capital Executive Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Job Title:

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- Associate Director – Private Debt
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Location:

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- Sydney or Melbourne
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About Us

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- Our client is a leading private debt fund with a flexible mandate across the credit spectrum, including senior secured debt, mezzanine, unitranche, and structured credit. With a strong track record of deploying capital across diverse sectors and deal structures, the fund seeks to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns while maintaining disciplined credit underwriting standards.
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Job Description

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- The Associate Director will play a key role in originating, evaluating, structuring, and executing private debt investments. This individual will bring a strong understanding of both credit and equity fundamentals, with the ability to assess deals through a holistic capital structure lens. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on investor with deep financial modelling expertise and a proven ability to lead complex transactions from end-to-end.
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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the evaluation and execution of private credit investments across a variety of sectors and instruments (senior, subordinated, mezzanine, uni-tranche, structured finance).
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- Build and review robust financial models, including scenario analysis, covenant stress testing, and capital structure sensitivity.
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- Conduct detailed due diligence (commercial, financial, legal) and coordinate with external advisors.
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- Assess transactions with a hybrid debt and equity mindset,



considering downside protection, collateral, return profiles, and potential equity upside.
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- Present investment theses and recommendations to the Investment Committee with clarity and conviction.
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- Monitor portfolio companies, assess ongoing performance, and support portfolio management strategy.
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- Contribute to origination efforts by leveraging networks and market relationships.
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- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performance investment culture.
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Qualifications

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- 8–10 years of experience in private debt, leveraged finance, structured credit, investment banking, or private equity.
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- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with a rigorous approach to credit risk assessment.
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- Demonstrated track record of executing private credit transactions.
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- Ability to think across the capital structure and evaluate deals from both a lender's and investor's perspective.
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- Commercial acumen, strong presentation skills, and sound judgment in high-stakes decision-making.
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- High attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment.
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- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; post-graduate qualifications (e.g., CFA, MBA) advantageous but not essential.
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Skills

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- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
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- Proficiency in financial analysis and valuation techniques.
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- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a quick-paced environment.
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- Attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
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- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ).
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📌 Associate Director - Private Debt (New South Wales)
🏢 Capital Executive Search
📍 New South Wales