Manager, Infrastructure Private Credit

Manager, Infrastructure Private Credit at Connect Search, LLC Manager, Infrastructure Private Credit at Connect Search, LLC in Berkeley, Illinois Posted in 9 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

About the Firm A global institutional asset manager with a rapidly scaling US Private Credit platform backed by long-term insurance capital. The platform continues to expand across multiple private credit strategies and is actively building out a dedicated infrastructure vertical as a key growth priority. About the Role This is a senior execution and underwriting leadership seat serving as a key lieutenant to the sector head within the US Private Credit platform. You'll drive end-to-end transaction execution, structuring, and credit decisioning across a diversified infrastructure portfolio, operating with a high degree of autonomy. This is a critical hire in building a scaled, specialized infrastructure capability - not a support role, not origination-only, and not a junior step-up. Key Responsibilities Lead underwriting, structuring, and execution of infrastructure credit investments in direct partnership with the sector head Take full ownership of transaction workstreams from deal evaluation through structuring, negotiation, and close Drive investment committee process including preparation and presentation of detailed credit memos Perform advanced credit underwriting including downside analysis, covenant structuring, and risk mitigation Lead review and negotiation of legal documentation with internal and external counsel Evaluate opportunities across infrastructure sectors including energy, renewables, transportation, and utilities/social infrastructure Oversee junior team members on live deals and portfolio monitoring Collaborate with global colleagues and internal stakeholders across PMs, Ratings, and Legal Monitor portfolio performance, amendments, and approvals Contribute to strategy development - identifying priority sectors, transaction types, and relative value opportunities Qualifications Significant experience in infrastructure debt/private credit or project finance/infrastructure lending Proven ability to lead transactions end-to-end, not just support them Deep experience in credit underwriting, deal structuring, and legal documentation and negotiation Strong sector exposure across energy, renewables, and/or transportation infrastructure Demonstrated ability to manage deal processes and junior team members Strongly Preferred Buy-side infrastructure credit or insurance asset management experience Track record leading complex, structured infrastructure transactions Experience within investment-grade or structured credit frameworks Senior project finance professionals at banks with clear transaction ownership will also be considered Compensation & Benefits Highly competitive base salary plus performance bonus aligned with Manager-level responsibility. Comprehensive benefits package. Will pay relocation package if necessary.