South And Southeast Asia - Private Credit Due Diligence Manager

South and Southeast Asia Private Credit Due Diligence Manager

Introduction:

Do you want to make a difference and contribute to creating a better worldAre you interested in developing your skills and knowledge, while putting your ideals to work Join us, Developing World Markets (DWM), a frontrunner in global impact investing.

DWM is at the forefront of a global effort to create investible solutions to meet the social and financial needs of the developing world.DWM structures transactions that open doors to the international capital markets for inclusive financial institutions, including fintechs, specialized local lending institutions, and other socially positive organizations.To date, DWM has originated and managed over USD 3.0 billion worth of private credit transactions across emerging and frontier markets.The DWM team has deep experience in investment banking and emerging markets investing, as well as a passionate interest in the social goals served by their transactions. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.dwmarkets.com.

Title:

Private Credit Due Diligence Manager

Reporting Line:

South and Southeast Asia (SSEA) Due Diligence Manager

Location:

Delhi, India

Position Summary:

The Private Credit Due Diligence Manager supports the origination, execution, and monitoring of private debt investments across the SSEA region, with a primary focus on financial institutions and tech-enabled lenders (fintechs). Specifically, the Due Diligence Manager is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end information requirements of the due diligence process for investment opportunities, working closely with the investment team and borrower clients, as well as contributing to certain investment decision materials.

The role requires a can-do attitude, strong project management, exceptional organizational skills, financial analysis experience, an indefatigable work ethic, poise and professional maturity, an interest in impact investing in emerging and frontier markets, and English language fluency (additional regional languages a plus).

Due Diligence Management

• Coordinate closely with senior management (e.g., CFO, Treasurer, etc.) on all due diligence-related information requests
• Issue due diligence information requests to borrower clients
• Ensure prompt collection of requested information and follow-up as needed to adhere to transaction timelines
• Set up virtual data rooms and organize information in an orderly and structured manner
• Review information for completeness and accuracy and address issues as needed

Credit Analysis

• Conduct preliminary credit analysis on the set of qualitative and quantitative information received, highlighting key trends and identifying areas worthy of deeper analysis during full-scope due diligence;
• Prepare preliminary credit approval materials to support obtaining Greenlight credit approval from Fund Management for all transactions
• Participate in select portions of due diligence, including on-site visits and senior management meetings
• Prepare sections of full credit approval materials to support obtaining Final Credit Approval for all transactions

Database Management and Internal Reporting

• Help to manage and maintain internal Private Credit teams pipeline and transaction databases
• Contribute to ad hoc data production requests related to presentations and regional market analyses

What We Expect:

General Requirements

• Undergraduate degree, with relevant coursework in economics, finance, and/or accounting
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in commercial or investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, internal/external audit preferably in connection with emerging markets, international development, and/or socially responsible investing
• Financial and credit analysis skills, ideally as it relates to financial institutions
• Strong project management skills and attention-to-detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic, and an ability to learn quickly, manage multiple high-priority projects, and work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
• Can-do attitude suited to a small firm culture
• Ability to work and to communicate effectively with team members across different geographies and from different cultures
• Language Skills:English fluency (written and verbal) required
• Willingness to travel across the SSEA region (10%)

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to contribute to the expansion of DWMs lending activities in the SSEA region to help DWM reach an industry-leading position
• Fostering a work environment with a passionate and talented international team in a fast-growing, ambitious company
• Highly professional, intellectually demanding, and stimulating work environment
• Flat management structure with significant exposure to senior leaders and decision-makers

Application Requirements:

Please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining your motivational fit for the position and past relevant experience to [HIDDEN TEXT].