Job Description
About the Opportunity
We are building an institutional-grade private credit platform as part of a broader alternatives and wealth ecosystem. The focus is on creating a scalable credit business spanning origination, underwriting, and productisation for external investor capital (UHNI / family offices).
We are looking for a senior leader to build and lead the credit vertical from the ground up.
Role Mandate
- Lead the setup and scale-up of the private credit business
- Drive origination, underwriting, and execution of credit opportunities
- Build and manage a diversified credit portfolio (mid-market, structured, special situations)
- Design and institutionalise risk frameworks and credit processes
- Work closely with legal and structuring teams on deal execution
- Partner with the wealth/distribution team to package credit into investor-ready products (AIFs / structured deals)
- Build and lead a high-quality credit team over time
Ideal Profile
- 12–20+ years of experience in private credit / structured lending / corporate lending
- Currently in a senior role (Head / Director / MD – Credit, Investments, or Lending)
- Strong track record in underwriting and managing credit risk
- Experience handling external/institutional capital is a strong plus
- Background across NBFCs, credit funds, or structured finance platforms
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- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build from scratch
Why This Role
- Founding leadership position with full ownership of the credit vertical
- Opportunity to build an institutional-quality credit platform in India
- Direct exposure to investor capital and product strategy
- Long-term upside through equity participation
- Backed by an existing investment and distribution ecosystem
Note
This is not a traditional role — the mandate is to build, own, and scale a private credit franchise.
Skills
Credit RiskUnderwritingIf an employer asks you to pay any kind of fee, please notify us immediately. Jobaaj does not charge any fee from the applicants and we do not allow other companies also to do so.
Important dates & deadlines?
Application Deadline
19 Jun 26, 01:27 PM IST
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