Associate, Asia Pacific Private Credit, Australia

Description

About this role

Role Overview

We are looking to hire an Associate for our Asia-Pacific Private Credit team. The Asia-Pacific Private Credit team manages the Asia-Pacific Private Credit Funds and other strategies across direct lending and opportunistic lending opportunities, which provide companies with senior and subordinated financing for acquisitions, capital growth, restructuring, real estate financing and liquidity situations.

**Responsibilities**:
Origination and investment sourcing
- Assist with origination and sourcing of new investments via the local banks, management teams, industry sources, and investment brokers across different sectors

Active participation in the investment process
- Conduct independent fundamental credit analysis, due diligence, and research of new investments
- Financial modelling of investment opportunities
- Full involvement in the investment evaluation process including attendance at management presentations, review of due diligence reports, and preparation of internal investment reports in conjunction with the Portfolio Manager(s)
- Presenting investments to the Portfolio Manager(s) and the Investment Committee with a clear and consistent approach to mitigate credit, legal, industry and other relevant risks

Deal execution and monitoring
- Champion selected investment opportunities through the investment process until completion
- Provide input on terms and conditions for transactions and work with the Portfolio Manager and internal and external legal counsel to ensure appropriate documentation
- Negotiation and review of transaction legal documentation and liaising with internal and external legal counsel
- Ongoing monitoring of portfolio investments including waivers and amendments, contributing to the quarterly fund valuation process and reporting to investors

Leverage BlackRock’s wider Private Markets platform
- Develop relationship across BlackRock, including but not limited to US and European private credit teams, and the global BlackRock Private Market platform

Skills, experience and education:

- Excellent corporate finance and credit skills demonstrated through prior relevant experience (4+ years)
- Strong financial modelling and legal documentation skills
- Motivated team player and flexible in approach with ability to work independently
- Flexible, responsive with keen attention to detail
- Open-minded thought process and intellectual honesty with an ability to dynamically adapt to different parts of the credit spectrum in structuring the best possible risk-return outcome for our investments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - presents ideas in a clear, concise and constructive manner
- Excellent academic background
- Native in English and other language skill is preferred

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.