Asset Manager - AllianzGI Direct Lending platform (f/m/d)

At Allianz Global Investors, we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now! In this role, you will join the AllianzGI Direct Lending platform by strengthening our asset management capabilities.

Based in Munich, Paris, Rotterdam, and Singapore, the Direct Lending platform is composed of 33 investment professionals. With approximately €10bn in AUM, we invest in direct lending transactions in the European lower mid-market and mid-market, and we manage specialized lending strategies across Emerging Markets and Asia.

The role of Asset Manager focuses on an active monitoring approach for national and international Middle-Market and Investment-Grade strategies (especially in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria), as well as supporting Investment Managers throughout the lifecycle of investments. The team is based in Munich; however, the position may also be located in Paris.

This role will be based in Munich or Paris.

What you will do

• Ongoing monitoring of existing loan portfolios, including interim financial analyses throughout the year and comprehensive annual reviews
• Preparation and presentation of credit ratings
• Identification and analysis of early warning indicators
• Covenant monitoring
• Preparation of decision papers for waiver requests and contract amendments
• Participation in investment committee meetings and regular discussions with the internal risk department
• Participation in management presentations, client and investor events, and other (potential) borrower meetings
• Support during the onboarding of completed investments (assessment of the adequacy of guarantee statements, KYC documents, etc.)
• Support in the investment process for revolving credit
  
  

What you bring

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in risk management or credit analysis within direct lending, private debt, leveraged finance, or bank investments
• Strong understanding of credit risk analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively with borrowers and stakeholders
• Excellent academic background
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in both English and French is required; knowledge of German is considered an asset
• Experience in data management and IT tool development
• Ability to use Generative AI tools, including familiarity with Microsoft Copilot
• Willingness and ability to undertake frequent business trips to meet clients and prospects
• Eagerness to join a growing platform with an entrepreneurial spirit

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills:  Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our goal is to actively shape the future of investing for all our clients, wherever their location and whatever their objectives.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our 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 recruiting@allianzgi.com

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. 

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93336 | Asset & Investment Management | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent