PGIM · 1 month ago
PGIM Private Capital, Direct Lending Principal (Southeast Region)
Atlanta, GA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expPGIM is the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, focused on improving financial services and making a meaningful impact. The Direct Lending team is seeking an experienced Investment Professional to lead a team responsible for driving PPC’s Direct Lending strategy in the Southeastern region of the United States.
Asset Management
Responsibilities
Manage and develop a team of investment professionals that will be responsible for originating and managing direct lending investments in the Southeastern region of the US
Originate new direct lending financings, typically ranging in size from $25 to $200 million
Develop relationships with private equity sponsors and intermediaries within the geographic territory
Work closely with legal team to successfully negotiate covenants and other provisions within loan documents
Responsible for the management and development of investment professionals within the Direct Lending group
Work closely with the Managing Director leading the Southeast region, and other leaders in the group, to successfully accomplish the objectives of the Alternatives/Direct Lending organization
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in the corporate finance lending industry
Strong analytic and investment skills and a proven track record in making and/or managing senior debt investments over time
Excellent client relationship skills: Existing relationships with private equity sponsors in the Southeast region is a plus
Ability to distill and then to clearly and concisely communicate complex issues to a variety of decision makers and audiences
Excellent presentation and communication skills; having an ability to communicate results and influence decisions and direction at the senior management level
Ability to travel is required
Preferred
MBA and/or CFA designation
Benefits
Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Company
PGIM
PGIM is a money manager whose clients rely on their risk management expertise, intellectual capital, and innovative solutions. It is a sub-organization of Prudential Financial.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jakob Wilhelmus
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