Private Credit – Principal
Location:
Dubai, UAE
About the Firm
The firm is a technology-focused alternative investment manager operating across venture capital, growth equity, and private credit strategies in high-growth markets. It combines global institutional investment standards with strong local market insight and an entrepreneurial approach to capital solutions. The private credit strategy provides
flexible, non-dilutive financing
to scalable businesses and sponsors across the growth lifecycle.
Role Overview
The Principal will play a senior role within the private credit platform, with responsibility spanning
origination, underwriting leadership, transaction execution, and portfolio oversight
. The role requires independent deal leadership, sound credit judgment, and the ability to act as a trusted counterpart to founders, sponsors, and senior stakeholders. The Principal will work closely with Partners and Investment Committee members and is expected to materially contribute to the growth and performance of the private credit strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Origination & Relationship Management
* Proactively source and originate private credit opportunities through relationships with founders, sponsors, intermediaries, and ecosystem partners
* Build and maintain a strong external network to support a consistent, high-quality deal pipeline
* Represent the firm as a senior, credible capital partner in the market
Underwriting & Investment Leadership
* Lead credit underwriting, including business risk assessment, cash flow durability analysis, downside protection, and capital structure evaluation
* Oversee and review financial models, stress scenarios, and return analyses
* Drive structuring of transactions, including pricing, covenants, security packages, and documentation
* Prepare and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee with clear articulation of risk, mitigants, and return drivers
Transaction Execution
* Lead end-to-end execution of transactions, coordinating legal, financial, and commercial diligence workstreams
* Negotiate key commercial and legal terms with counterparties and advisors
* Ensure disciplined execution consistent with the firm's risk framework and investment mandate
Portfolio Management & Risk Oversight
* Maintain senior oversight of portfolio credits, including performance monitoring, covenant compliance, and early risk identification
* Lead discussions on amendments, waivers, restructurings, or workout strategies when required
* Contribute to portfolio construction, risk concentration management, and valuation processes
Platform & Strategy Development
* Support development of the private credit platform, including strategy refinement, product expansion, and investment process enhancement
* Mentor junior team members and provide oversight on underwriting and execution work
* Contribute to fundraising, investor communication, and portfolio reporting as needed
Candidate Profile
Experience
* 8–12+ years of experience in
private credit, direct lending, structured credit, leveraged finance, special situations, or credit-focused investing
* Demonstrated ability to
originate and lead
transactions independently
* Strong experience with
growth-stage or sponsor-backed businesses
; exposure to technology-enabled companies is highly advantageous
Technical & Investment Skills
* Deep understanding of credit risk, capital structures, and debt documentation
* Strong judgment in structuring, covenant design, and downside protection
* Ability to clearly articulate complex credit decisions to senior stakeholders and Investment Committee
Education
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
* MBA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is a plus
Personal Attributes
* Commercial, relationship-driven, and highly credible in external interactions
* Independent thinker with disciplined risk mindset
* Strong leadership and mentoring capability
* Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial investment environments