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Summary
In today’s evolving financial landscape, private credit has emerged as a transformative force, redefining corporate finance and reshaping the role of banks and Nonbank Financial Institutions (NBFIs). With AUM projected to exceed $3 trillion by 2028, this rapidly expanding market offers compelling opportunities through flexibility, diversification, and attractive risk-adjusted returns. Yet it's growth also raises important considerations; from systematic risks driven by market concentration to the limited transparency around how private credit assets are valued, which can complicate risk assessment and portfolio management.
Join our thought leaders for an exclusive session as they present research findings on private credit’s trajectory and demonstrate practical tools for managing credit risk in this space. Discover how to benchmark issuers on RatingsDirect and apply Credit Analytics’ Probability of Default model to evaluate private issuer risk with greater transparency and rigor.
Moderator
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Isabela Varela-Trajano
Credit Customer Success Manager
Isabela Varela-Trajano is a Customer Success Manager within the Risk & Valuation Services division at S&P Global, where she has been a dedicated team member since 2016. Over her tenure, she has held key roles in product operations and account management, building a strong foundation in client engagement, operational excellence, and data-driven solutions. In her current role, Isabela partners with clients to ensure they maximize the value of S&P Global’s risk and valuation offerings. She focuses on fostering strategic relationships, driving product adoption, and delivering measurable outcomes that align with client goals. Known for her professionalism and client-centric approach, Isabela is committed to delivering exceptional service and advancing S&P Global’s mission to provide essential intelligence that powers confident decision-making.
Speakers
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Zain Bukhari
Associate Director, Risk & Valuations
Zain Bukhari is an Associate Director in Risk & Valuations at S&P Global. With more than nine years at the company, he contributes to credit risk assessment and financial valuations, focusing on financial modeling and stress testing to support clients’ needs. Zain enjoys working with his team to solve challenging problems, always aiming to provide clear and practical insights in high-pressure environments. A lifelong Star Wars fan, he finds inspiration in the saga’s themes of resilience and teamwork. In his free time, Zain is passionate about boxing, and kayaking. He loves to spend his time-off with his wife and daughter.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Ricky Liu
Credit Customer Success Manager
Ricky Liu has been with S&P Global since 2022, currently serving as Customer Success Manager specializing in risk and valuation services within S&P Global Market Intelligence. She is dedicated to helping clients deepen their industry knowledge, enhance product adoption, and drive process efficiency. Known for a practical, client-focused approach, Ricky bridges technical insights with business needs to deliver measurable impact. Prior to her current role, she worked in S&P Global Ratings focusing on default and recovery data.
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