Principal Infrastructure Credit
infra firmNew York, NY
Principal Infrastructure Credit
infra firmNew York, NYLead L6
Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceMiscellaneous Financial Investment ActivitiesInternational, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation
APPLY NOWA growing investment firm is seeking a Principal to join its infrastructure credit investing team. This senior hire will play a central role in sourcing, underwriting, executing, and managing investments across a differentiated credit strategy focused on asset-intensive and essential-economy businesses. The role is well suited to an experienced investor who combines strong technical credit skills with commercial instinct, relationship-building ability, and a willingness to take ownership in a lean team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities from initial review through closing.
Independently assess business fundamentals, industry dynamics, cash-flow resilience, leverage capacity, and downside risk.
Structure investments and negotiate terms, documentation, covenants, and protections alongside internal and external partners.
Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, management teams, advisers, lenders, and other sources of proprietary deal flow.
Prepare and present investment recommendations to senior decision-makers.
Take an active role in portfolio management, including monitoring, amendments, follow-on opportunities, and issue resolution.
Support the development of junior team members and contribute to the continued evolution of the investment process.
Help shape the firm’s investment pipeline and broader market positioning.
Candidate Profile:
8+ years of relevant experience in private credit, direct lending, infrastructure finance, leveraged finance, structured credit, special situations, or principal investing.
Demonstrated experience leading complex transactions and developing a clear independent investment view.
Deep understanding of credit underwriting, capital structures, documentation, and risk mitigation.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and investment-writing capabilities.
Credibility and confidence when engaging with senior executives, advisers, and counterparties.
Comfortable working with significant autonomy in a high-accountability, entrepreneurial setting.
Interest in investments connected to real assets, infrastructure, industrials, energy transition, or other long-duration sectors is advantageous.
Why This Role:
Meaningful responsibility within a compact and expanding investment team.
Broad exposure across origination, execution, and portfolio management.
Opportunity to help build a platform during a period of growth and strategic change.
Competitive compensation package, including base salary, annual bonus, and long-term incentive participation.
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Level
Lead L6
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Investment Fund Managers
Industry
Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
Posted
6 days ago