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Rocket Capitalnagpur, maharashtra, in
5 hours ago
Job description

Principal – Private Credit (India)

Location : India (Remote)

Compensation

  • 60,000 USD ( ~INR 50 Lakhs) per year + competitive performance-linked bonuses

About Rocket Capital :

Rocket Capital is the asset management arm of Rocket, investing across Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Private Credit. We partner with category-defining businesses across Southeast Asia to accelerate growth and create long-term value.

Through our Private Credit platform, we provide customized financing solutions to mid-market companies across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, business services, renewable energy, and consumer. Our investments focus on structured growth debt, with a disciplined approach to risk and returns.

We are expanding our footprint in India, building a local team to originate, underwrite, and manage private credit opportunities that align with our Southeast Asia strategy.

About the Role :

Rocket Capital is hiring a Principal for Private Credit to lead origination and execution in India. This role suits an investment professional with deep experience in leveraged finance, debt advisory, or private credit who can operate independently while collaborating across borders.

You will :

  • Originate and evaluate private credit opportunities across mid-market and growth-stage companies
  • Structure and underwrite transactions across the capital structure including senior secured, mezzanine, convertible, and other structured debt
  • Build and review financial models, run sensitivity analyses, and assess covenant frameworks and downside cases
  • Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to the Investment Committee
  • Lead due diligence and transaction execution with internal teams and external advisors
  • Monitor portfolio performance, track covenants, and identify early warning signals
  • Collaborate with Rocket Capital teams across Southeast Asia on origination, syndication, and co-investment

    • Who We Are Looking For

    Qualifications :

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance, debt advisory, or structured finance
  • Strong academic credentials. MBA in Finance, CFA, or Chartered Accountant preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to source, structure, and execute private credit transactions with clear risk assessment
  • Advanced analytical and underwriting skills including financial modeling and credit metrics
  • Strong understanding of credit documentation, security packages, and intercreditor mechanics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to senior stakeholders
  • Self-starter with ownership mindset and comfort operating in a cross-border environment

    • Why Join Rocket Capital?

  • Build and scale Rocket Capital’s Private Credit with regional exposure across Southeast Asia
  • Work directly with leadership and the Investment Committee
  • Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives
  • Culture that values ownership, collaboration, and growth

    • To Apply

    Send your CV to careers@rocketequities.com with the subject line : Rocket Capital | Principal Role - Private Credit | Your Name

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