Structured Financial Institutions Funding Director

Job Description

About Our Clientn

This organisation is a respected entity within the public sector and operates in the banking and financial services industry. It is a well-established institution with a significant presence in its field, offering opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape the financial landscape.

nJob Descriptionn

About the Opportunity

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We are partnering with a leading UK economic development bank to hire a Structured Financial Institutions Funding Director within its investment arm.

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This is a high-impact role focused on delivering funding solutions to non-bank lenders and supporting SME credit markets. You will join at a pivotal time for the organisation, with a new CEO joining in the coming months and a platform evolving its investment strategy and market positioning.

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The role offers the opportunity to help build a private credit book, operate across the capital structure, and establish a strong market presence within a high-profile, purpose-driven institution.

nThe Rolen

This is a broad and senior role with a primary focus on structuring, modelling, and execution, while working alongside senior leadership on origination.

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Key responsibilities include:

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• Leading end-to-end execution of structured transactions (£5m-£50m+), including modelling, structuring, negotiation, and closing

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• Analysing underlying credit risk and developing robust cash flow models

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• Executing investments across public ABS, asset-backed finance, and private securitisation

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• Working across the capital structure, with a focus on mezzanine and junior tranches

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• Supporting the development of new structures, products, and funding solutions

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• Managing transaction risk, compliance, and stakeholder engagement

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• Contributing to the build-out of a private credit investment strategy

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Origination is largely led by senior leadership, enabling you to focus on execution quality, structuring expertise, and investment judgement.

nThe Successful Applicantn

Candidate Profile

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We are looking for an experienced structured finance professional with a buy‑side or principal investing background, ideally from a credit fund or similar platform.

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Key experience includes:

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• Strong grounding in credit analysis and cash flow modelling (developed earlier in career)

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• Proven track record executing structured finance transactions

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• Experience across ABS / asset-backed finance, including mezzanine and junior investments

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• Exposure to private securitisation, block funding, or SRT‑type structures

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• Experience working on smaller, more complex transactions (c.£5‑10m+) as well as larger public ABS

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• Strong commercial judgement and ability to assess risk across different asset classes

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This is best suited to candidates with hands‑on investing experience, rather than purely advisory or structuring-only backgrounds.

nWhat's on Offern

Why Apply?

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• Join at a transformational point, with new senior leadership and evolving strategy

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• Play a key role in building a private credit book within a high-profile platform

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• Work on complex, differentiated transactions in less crowded areas of the market

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• Gain strong visibility and help shape product and investment strategy

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