Director, Private Debt

Join to apply for the Director, Private Debt role at Fiera Capital. Responsibilities Plays an active role in the due diligence process and contributes to the preparation of credit committee presentations. Assists with the credit application process, write-up of internal memos, and drafting of commitment letters. Prepare internal memorandums regarding all transaction amendments when required on existing loans. Complete and analyze due diligence searches and discuss results with the team. Assist with ongoing portfolio management as required (portfolio analysis, loan tracking, liaising with borrowers), including detailed financial monitoring and making appropriate recommendations. Assist in the development of business opportunities, attend prospect meetings, and actively build a network of potential referral sources. Work collaboratively with other members of the Private Debt team and support junior staff in their professional development. Maintain current knowledge of the commercial lending environment through ongoing research and participation in networking events. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in business or finance. Five to eight years of related experience in the Canadian debt market with a strong background in credit assessment, transaction structuring and documentation. Strategic and entrepreneurial vision with creative problem‑solving abilities. Attention to detail with an ability to prioritize and make decisions in a timely manner. Advanced financial analysis skills, including building robust cash flow forecasts and financial models. Professional designation an asset, e.g., CFA, CPA. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Good oral and written communication. Ability to develop and maintain a network of business contacts. Proficiency in English and French (oral and written) is an asset. Occasional travel required. Additional Information Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 4 days in-office per week. For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required to serve our offices and clients worldwide. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide suitable accommodation that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Please stay vigilant and never share personal or confidential information during this hiring process, unless it is through Mintz Global Screening, the secure platform we use to exchange such information. If in doubt, or if you think you have been a victim of fraudulent manoeuvres during your hiring process, please contact us. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Fiera Capital. We will only contact those selected for an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr