Portfolio Manager, Private Credit (AIA Investment Management)

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About the Role

Responsibilities

• Sourcing fund, co- and secondary investments by cultivating strong relationships with best-in-class Private Credit fund managers. Monitor the investment pipeline and market developments.
• Formulate and implement Private Credit investment strategies, as well as construct and actively manage Private Credit portfolios, with the objective of delivering superior risk‑adjusted returns relative to internal return benchmarks.
• Lead end‑to‑end due diligence for new Private Credit fund, co- and secondary investments (including those under separately managed accounts and fund-of-one vehicles), including analysing the credit quality and risk of investments, evaluating the experience and capabilities of fund managers, conducting market research, assessing/designing fund structures, driving commercial negotiations, overseeing legal, tax, and operational reviews, and securing internal approvals.
• Monitor existing investments by reviewing periodic reports and engaging regularly with fund managers on investment progress, portfolio performance, and market outlook.
• Operate fund-of-fund portfolios, including reviewing/approving capital calls, distributions, and consent requests, monitoring and projecting exposures, cashflows and returns, and managing the pace of investments and exits.
• Prepare commentary and periodic reports, and respond to ad‑hoc requests and assignments from internal stakeholders, including Asset Owners and Group Office functions.
• Enhance investment and compliance processes by refining workflows, adopting new technology solutions, and incorporating industry-leading investment management practices.
• Provide direction and mentorship to Analysts within the team.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of professional experience in investment-related functions. Experience in Private Credit or Private Equity fund, fund-of-funds and/or direct investments is preferred.
• University degree in finance, economics, business or related fields. CFA or CAIA charters are preferred.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required. Knowledge of eFront, iLevel, Aladdin, Bloomberg and/or Python is an advantage.
• Solid oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure with high accuracy and promptness.
• Strongly team orientated, dedicated and open-minded working attitude.

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