Private Credit - Product Specialist

As a member of TCW's Private Credit Group, the Product Specialist will be based in TCW's New York office. This individual will represent the portfolio management team to consultants, clients, and prospects to help facilitate the growth of TCW Private Credit's assets under management. The goal of the Product Specialist is to provide private credit market and investment expertise to support TCW's client service and sales & marketing teams and allow senior investment professionals to focus on managing TCW's investment portfolios and business activities.

Develop a deep understanding of the full range of TCW's private credit strategies and investment structures.
• Understand how TCW's private credit product offerings fit in the competitive landscape and how they can be best positioned to benefit clients and grow assets under management.
• Clearly and effectively communicate TCW's private credit investing philosophy, process, approach and competitive advantages to internal and external stakeholders through a range of formal and informal channels including written pieces, emails, podcasts, in person meetings, calls, etc.
• Perform competitor and peer group analysis and contribute to strategic initiatives and product development.
• Thorough understanding of various product structures and participation in product development.
• Provide investment expertise in support of the sales & marketing team on product offerings and investment strategy, including presenting at client meetings as requested; contribute to the overall growth of firm assets.
• Provide clients, prospects, consultants and/or intermediaries with ongoing updates about the team's investment philosophy, process, products, capabilities, and performance; act as the Private Credit Group's point of contact for TCW's sales & marketing team on all things private credit related.
• Collaborate with TCW's Product Services team by reviewing and contributing to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and annual and quarterly client reporting.
• Prepare client communications, marketing materials, and engage in regular interactions with the portfolio management team as the role will require a real time understanding of our positioning and outlook.
• Participate in investment strategy and review meetings and contribute to the improvement of the investment process.
• Significant domestic and international travel required for client meetings.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 10+ years of relevant work experience with a deep understanding of the asset management business
• Comprehensive knowledge of distribution channels, including institutional, high-net-worth, and wealth management.
• Expertise in private credit markets specifically with strong marketing/sales skills
• Prior experience as a product specialist, portfolio manager, or analyst

• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong initiative and self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong strategic relationships with internal and external client base
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong strategic relationships with Portfolio Managers
• Highly collaborative and works effectively with members across all levels of the organization

• CFA or MBA preferred

Estimated Compensation:

Base Salary: For NY based position, the base salary range is $350k to $400k. This is an anticipated range only.

Other Compensation: Eligible to be considered for an annual discretionary bonus

Benefits: Eligible for TCW's comprehensive benefits package.

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