Lead Credit Specialist

About Lionpoint

Lionpoint, a part of Alpha Group, is a fast-growing global consulting firm, focused on leading digital and operational transformation projects for the alternative investment industry (consisting of private equity, real estate, private debt, credit, and infrastructure). We are known for our expertise, innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Our people work side by side with our clients to help them identify, address, and resolve the key operational and technology challenges within alternative investments and financial services firms. We often find that some of the best innovation comes from within and our role is to help empower client teams to drive the change that is required. Collaborating and supporting our clients are the key attributes we look for in our consultants as well as professionals who have experienced the challenges and enabling technologies firsthand.

About the Role

Rapidly growing credit firms engage Lionpoint to assess their operations, provide recommendations on technology and process improvements that will enable their firms to scale, and execute on the roadmap to realize the benefits. With the growth of this practice, Lionpoint is currently hiring a Senior Manager or Associate Director to join the Technology and Operations Credit Advisory team and help to manage project execution and drive growth.

This hire will play a pivotal role in developing Lionpoint's Credit capabilities and will contribute to capability enhancement, client delivery capacity, expertise development, and business development efforts. We are currently looking for candidates with experience in leading consulting and technology delivery projects, particularly in the Credit space.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements in the Credit space, ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Executive Director to develop Lionpoint's Credit capabilities and drive business development efforts.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, from scoping to delivery, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Build and maintain deep client relationships, influencing key stakeholders at all levels.
• Utilize storytelling techniques and industry experience to enhance credibility and provoke insights.
• Provide subject matter expertise on credit-related products and operational nuances (including
• Drive engagement with operational groups to understand their specific needs and challenges.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives and knowledge sharing within the organization.

 Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in consulting, with a focus on the Credit space.
• Familiarity with a wide range of credit instruments including loans (Term Loan, Revolvers, DDTL, Uni-tranche, Real Estate Debt), bonds, ABS (MBS, CMBS, CLO), equity, warrants, FX, IRS, TRS, and CDS.
• Fluency in different types of investment products and their liability nuances such as closed-ended, evergreen (40 Act), BDC, CLO, and Insurance SMA’s.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining deep client relationships
  Ability to tailor key narratives that resonate with different operational groups including portfolio management, trading, deal teams, compliance, operations, finance, risk, and investor relations.
• Demonstrated success in leading consulting and technology delivery projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits and Compensation

• Learning and development: Vast opportunities to self-development, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible working: Work-life balance with flexible schedule
• Community events: We offer a range of social events and meetups
• 25 days’ holiday in addition to public holidays
• Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness initiatives to promote healthy working, including a gym reimbursement for those enrolled in our medical plans and an allowance for remote working technology
• Access to discounted travel, tickets, events, and more through our benefit partners

There are a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to - skill sets, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is $150,000 to $250,000 subject to change based on salary benchmarking. In addition to this salary, candidates will be eligible for a variable bonus.