Vice President, Private Credit – Local Currency

About the role

Patria is seeking a Vice President to lead its Private Credit – Local Currency business. The role is based in Patria’s office and involves regular travel to meet investors and portfolio companies across Latin America. You will be responsible for shaping investment strategies, monitoring credit performance, and supporting the broader fixed‑income team.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor industries and credits under coverage, providing clear risk and opportunity analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) and databases for covered companies.
• Prepare investment cases and quarterly results for the Investment Committee.
• Analyze bond issuances, corporate events, and restructuring scenarios.
• Communicate continuously with portfolio managers on market developments.
• Build a network of contacts with Latin American companies and the international financial community.
• Support sales teams in client service and contribute to the investment process of LatAm fixed‑income strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure senior leadership has visibility into deal information.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in the financial industry.
• Bachelor’s degree (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of Latin American markets, financial products, and asset valuation.
• Fluent English.
• High analytical skills, attention to detail, and strategic vision.
• CFA designation (desirable).

Required skills

• Financial modeling.
• Database management.
• Programming language proficiency.