Private Credit Manager

Purpose

· The Private Credit Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, executing and monitoring private credit fund and co-investment opportunities across investment themes globally (predominantly North America, Western Europe and Australasia).

· This role combines analytical rigor with strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment to develop and manage a portfolio of private credit fund and co-investments that deliver strong risk-adjusted returns while supporting EIA's long-term investment objectives and the UAE's economic diversification goals.

Strategic Responsibilities

· Develop and implement private credit fund and co-investment strategies aligned with EIA's overall asset allocation framework

· Identify emerging trends and opportunities in private credit markets through macroeconomic and industry research

· Develop thematic investment views and sector-specific credit strategies

· Monitor competitive landscape and stay abreast of market innovations and best practices

· Build strategic relationships with key market participants including fund managers, sponsors, placement agents and other institutional investors

Core Responsibilities

· Source, analyze, execute and monitor private credit fund and co-investment opportunities

· Build and manage a portfolio of private credit fund and co-investments across direct lending, distressed debt, specialty finance, and structured credit opportunities

· Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including financial modeling, stress testing, and scenario analysis

· Prepare detailed investment memoranda and present investment recommendations to investment committees

· Structure and negotiate investment terms, working closely with legal and risk management teams

· Perform in-depth credit analysis to evaluate borrower / portfolio creditworthiness, capital structure, and risk mitigation strategies

· Apply sophisticated risk assessment methodologies to quantify and manage credit, market, and liquidity risks

· Monitor portfolio performance, risk exposures, and covenant compliance to optimize investment outcomes

· Identify potential issues early and develop appropriate workout strategies for challenged investments

· Maintain deep understanding of evolving regulatory frameworks impacting private credit investments

People & Leadership Responsibilities

· Collaborate effectively with other investment teams across asset classes to develop integrated investment theses

· Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across the organization

· Work closely with legal, risk, compliance, and operations teams to ensure robust investment processes

· Support the development of UAE National talent in line with EIA's Emiratization objectives

· Represent EIA professionally in external forums and investment discussions