Job Description
About Our Client
Our client is a responsible investment manager overseeing approximately £2bn in assets across both private and public markets. Their investments span renewable energy, healthcare, specialist lending, and various listed companies.
They value diversity, recognising the benefits of a team with varied backgrounds and perspectives. They are bold, ambitious, straightforward, and supportive of each other. These core values are integral to their operations, from the businesses they invest in to the people they hire.
About the Team
Our client aims to expand its private credit offerings, with wholesale finance being a key component. They have established a network of specialist real estate finance lenders, providing block finance, loan-on-loan, and forward flow financing. They seek lenders who are not in direct competition with their residential development finance business, which originates loans across the UK. This complementary approach allows them to diversify their lending and access some of the best opportunities in the market.
Job Description
Exciting opportunity for VP / Director Wholesale Finance - Private Credit with a UK Investment Management Firm focused on Private and Public Markets in London.
Role and Responsibilities
This senior role within the private credit business involves leading the wholesale finance strategy, building relationships with lenders, and structuring and executing transactions. The role is hands-on, supported by a specialist lending team. Key responsibilities include:
- Understanding market trends, industry developments, and competitive landscapes.
- Experience with various forms of wholesale finance, such as loan-on-loan, forward flow, block, or senior credit facilities.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel for analysing loan tapes, balance sheets, and cash flows.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with lenders.
- Articulating the business's activities to investors and collaborating with the Head of Specialist Lending and COO on investor presentations.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong origination, structuring and execution experience of providing wholesale finance in the UK.
- An excellent network of real estate lenders who require wholesale finance across the UK.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
- A desire to learn about the business and its product range, and to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proficiency in Excel.
What's on Offer
The package will be excellent.
