Vice President/Associate Director, Direct Lending - Chicago, United States - Fidelity TalentSource LLC

Description

• Summary
• Fidelity Investments is expanding its lending team in Chicago to enter the direct lending / private credit market. The leveraged finance platform focuses on middle-market private equity backed businesses seeking private financing for various purposes. We are seeking investor-minded, entrepreneurial candidates to join the team and leverage the Fidelity name in this growing market.
• The Group
• The High Income & Alternatives group manages over $100B in assets across various investment categories including high yield bonds, leveraged loans, and equities. Fundamentals research drives the investment process.
• The Role
• Based in Chicago, this role offers the opportunity to be part of Fidelity's High Income & Alternatives group's direct lending strategy. Responsibilities include supporting senior debt origination, underwriting, and portfolio management within the direct lending group. Success in this role demands a strong work ethic, independence, and teamwork skills. Reporting to the Head of Direct Lending, this position is critical in constructing high-quality loan portfolios.
• Responsibilities
• The Associate Director will oversee origination, due diligence, and portfolio management. Tasks involve leading underwriting processes, engaging with stakeholders, and monitoring market trends to propose solutions.
• Qualifications
• We are looking for individuals with a Bachelor's Degree, 6-10 years of leverage finance experience, advanced financial modeling skills, leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. Collaboration and proactivity are essential traits.
• Standards
• Our company operates based on core values such as responsibility, integrity, compassion, and expertise.