Portfolio Manager (f/m/d) - Private Debt Secondaries (Global Private Debt)

Allianz; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

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At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfillment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!

We are hiring a Portfolio Manager (Global Private Debt) for Private debt secondaries. This position is based in London or Munich.

With a footprint across Europe, US, and Asia, the Global Private debt team invests in private debt primaries, secondaries, and co-investments on behalf of Allianz and third-party clients. The team currently comprises an international and diverse group of ten investment professionals. As part of growing importance of credit secondaries for the platform, the team is now seeking to hire a new investment professional to support the growth of the segment.

What you will do:

• The new team member will predominantly focus on private debt secondaries, in addition to working with the team across the full range of its investment activities as necessary.
• Active deal sourcing through origination network of advisers and GPs of private debt secondaries opportunities.
• Evaluate potential investment opportunities performing Top-down and bottom-up portfolio analysis, including detailed portfolio company research.
• Run due diligence process, preparation of materials and presentation of investment opportunities in investment committee meetings.
• Structure and execute transactions in close collaboration with internal and external counsel.
• Active role in life cycle management of investments.
• Build and maintain relationships with fund managers, institutional investors, and other stakeholders.

What you bring:

• You like to support a growing business, applying your skills to add value to a variety of tasks including business/product development, fundraising, asset management, and various internal initiatives.
• Excellent academic track record, CFA certification preferred.
• You have gained 7 to 10 years of working experience in private debt, direct lending or an investment bank in the field of M&A, leveraged finance or structured finance.
• Experience in private debt secondaries or transactions are an advantage.
• Understanding of key ESG concepts and a general appreciation of sustainable investing.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities with high level of attention to detail.
• Ambitious, self-motivated with strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficient in English in writing and speaking.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What we offer:

• Work flexibly according to internal guidelines (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours).
• Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products.
• Company share purchasing plan.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group.
• Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications.
• ... and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active - in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients' assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to [e-mail]