Vice President of Investments / Team Lead

About TriLinc Global

TriLinc Global, LLC is a private investment firm focused on impact investing. The firm manages funds that provide growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets. Established to create scalable, sustainable investment solutions that achieve both financial returns and positive social impact, TriLinc believes in supporting the growth of SMEs to unlock job creation and economic growth. The firm leverages deep sector expertise and a disciplined investment process to deliver innovative credit solutions to businesses in under-served markets. TriLinc is committed to providing investors with opportunities to realize attractive returns while fostering positive socioeconomic change.

About this Role

The Vice President of Investments / Team Lead will be a crucial part of TriLinc Global’s investment team, reporting directly to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO). This role involves a significant focus on deal sourcing and execution, contributing to the emerging markets credit strategy. The position will lead a team of credit analysts and associates, playing a pivotal role in the firm’s credit committee and investment performance. As part of the general investment team, the person will serve as a non-voting member of the Investment Committee and a voting member of the Credit Committee. The role also entails supporting executive management on strategic and financial matters while promoting a culture of accountability and results. This position requires an individual with strong leadership skills capable of managing relationships with investment partners and ensuring adherence to credit quality standards. It involves overseeing the assessment and monitoring of investment pipelines, credit processes, and support for portfolio performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization’s mission and help execute growth plans.
• Represent TriLinc in a manner consistent with the company’s purpose, mission, vision, and values.
• Support Executive Management on issues related to company strategy, financial management, and key business imperatives.
• Actively support a culture of accountability for execution and results.
• Serve as a non-voting member of TriLinc’s Investment Committee (IC).
• Serve as a voting member of TriLinc’s Credit Committee (CC).
• Assist the Head of Credit (HOC) and CIO as needed.
• Responsible for TriLinc’s investment partner sourcing and due diligence process.
• Manage investment partner relationships to monitor adherence to credit quality standards and suggest process improvements.
• Oversee review and monitoring of credit processes for assigned investment partners.
• Work with investment partners to assess and source appropriate investment pipeline.
• Regularly examine assigned deal team’s credit files.
• Submit quarterly bottom-up portfolio-wide valuation analysis to the TriLinc Valuation Committee.
• Conduct analysis and report recommendations regarding potential impairment to CIO and HOC.
• Responsible for deal team’s work on periodic reports, including various loan portfolio metrics reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, statistics, mathematics, accounting, economics, computer science, engineering, physics, or similar quantitative discipline, plus formal commercial credit training or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced degree in economics, finance, or business administration is a plus.
• CRC, CBA/CBF/CCE, CFA, CAIA professional designation is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in bank lending, loan review, or similar investment-related role.
• At least 2 years of experience in underwriting and credit analysis in emerging markets/developing economies.
• Experience evaluating loan covenants that mitigate credit risks and remedies for exceptions.
• Strong credit skills with private credit and Asset Backed Lending (ABL) knowledge.
• Ability to manage, lead, and mentor a team effectively.
• Ability to identify and develop key local market relationships.
• Proficiency with mathematical concepts and statistical analysis.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Experience with proprietary or purchased database management programs.
• Interest in socio-economic development and knowledge of emerging market investing.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and make presentations on complex topics.
• Ability to work across cultures, communicate with colleagues in different time zones, and be an effective team player.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluency in foreign languages is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance This detailed breakdown should help in understanding the role and its requirements at TriLinc Global if you are considering applying.