Position Overview:
Clifford Capital Asset Management (“CCAM”) is a new line of business that was established in December 2024. CCAM is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (the “MAS”) and holds a Capital Market Service License to conduct fund management activities for accredited and institutional investors. CCAM will focus on launching mandates as well as collective investment schemes. CCAM products are expected to invest in range of credit instruments including but not limited to senior credit, subordinated debt/high yield as well as hybrid instruments representing debt financing.
Primary Responsibilities:
Work closely with origination, corporate coverage and investor coverage teams to source, assess and execute infrastructure credit investment opportunities across CCAM-managed pools of capital
Lead credit due diligence, investment analysis, financial modelling, structuring assessment and risk evaluation for primary and secondary market opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with banks, sponsors, intermediaries, investors and other market participants to strengthen CCAM’s market presence and access to investment opportunities
Prepare and present investment recommendations, credit papers and portfolio updates to CCAM’s Investment Committee, senior management and relevant governance forums
Drive the internal credit application and approval process, coordinating inputs from origination, risk, legal, operations and other relevant stakeholders
Undertake upfront and ongoing relative value analysis, portfolio monitoring, asset performance review and portfolio management activities across relevant mandates and funds
Support investor marketing, fundraising and due diligence processes by providing investment insights, portfolio information and market perspectives as required
Act as deal captain for selected transactions, providing end-to-end transaction leadership and, over time, supervising and mentoring junior investment team members
Professional Experience / Qualifications:
At least 10 years of relevant experience in infrastructure credit, private credit, project finance, leveraged finance, structured finance, asset management or a related investment role within a financial institution or investment platform
Strong academic background, with demonstrated investment judgement and experience in credit analysis, investment structuring, financial modelling and investment committee processes
Strong understanding of infrastructure, private credit and APAC markets; experience across global infrastructure debt markets or cross-border transactions would be advantageous
Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and portfolio priorities independently, with strong execution discipline, commercial judgement and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the maturity and credibility to engage senior management, investment committees, investors, counterparties and external advisers
Business-level Japanese language skills are advantageous for engaging with Japanese investors and counterparties
Headquartered in Singapore and established in 2012, Clifford Capital is an infrastructure credit financing platform for real assets globally across the debt capital structure. The Group is increasingly pivoting towards areas such as clean energy, energy transition, social and digital infrastructure, electrification, and maritime decarbonisation to address the challenges posed by environmental, social and governance issues globally, and in particular within the Asia Pacific region. Its ambition is to deliver innovative financing solutions that positively influence sustainability and deliver commercial returns for its shareholders.
Clifford Capital aims to build a globally competitive alternative asset management and financing platform closely aligned to Singapore’s objectives of creating a centre of excellence in financial markets focused on sustainability and green finance.
Clifford Capital’s shareholders comprise Temasek Holdings, Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Standard Chartered Bank, DBS Bank, John Hancock Life Insurance Company (Manulife), and the Asian Development Bank.