Associate DirectorAssociate – Structured & Private Debt, Private Markets

Aviva Employment Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm based in London is seeking an Associate Director to lead the origination and execution of private debt transactions. The role demands strong analytical skills and relevant experience in capital markets, while working closely with senior management and committees. Applicants should have a strong academic background and be progressing towards a relevant professional qualification. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance bonus eligibility

Flexible working options

Family-friendly leave

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in quantitative subjects.
• Experience in structured/private debt transactions.
• Capable of financial modelling and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial modelling, structuring, and execution of transactions.
• Prepare and present investment analysis for committees.
• Engage with stakeholders including risk and credit operations.

Skills

Strong academic record in a quantitative discipline

Experience with structured or private debt investment products

Corporate and public finance experience

Familiarity with external credit rating agency methodologies

Education

Progressing toward a professional qualification (CFA, CAIA or equivalent)

Job description

Position: Associate Director / Associate Structured & Private Debt (Private Markets)

Location: London (contractual location; other locations cannot be considered)

This role is a full‑time position within Aviva Investors’ Structured & Private Debt team. You will be responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of private debt transactions across multiple countries and business sectors. You will collaborate at senior levels and prepare investment analysis for internal and external committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in financial modelling, structuring and execution of private debt opportunities and derivatives.
• Prepare and present investment analysis to internal and external investment committees.
• Engage stakeholders including risk, credit operations and investors.
• Research new asset classes and conduct risk/return and feasibility analysis to support investment recommendations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong academic record in a quantitative discipline.
• Relevant capital‑markets, corporate and public finance experience.
• Experience with structured or private debt investment products, particularly fund financing transactions and securitised products.
• Familiarity with external credit rating agency methodologies for rating private transactions.
• Progressing toward a professional qualification (CFA, CAIA or equivalent).

Regulatory Requirements

Successful candidates will be certified under the Financial Conduct Authority / Prudential Regulation Authority’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), including background checks and annual fitness & properness reviews.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Generous pension scheme (Aviva contributes up to 14% of your contributions).
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• Family‑friendly parental and carers leave.
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days.
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products.
• Aviva‑funded private medical benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including electric car options.
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme.
• 21 volunteering hours per year.
• Flexible working – part‑time, job shares and smart working are available.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

Aviva is for everyone. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you do not tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria and will provide an alternative method of application if required.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their application online. If you have a disclosed disability and require a different method of application, please email us with this information.