Director, Middle Market Direct Lending

MUFG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for Middle Market Direct Lending. This pivotal role involves leading the origination and execution of Private Equity transactions, leveraging extensive networks to drive profitable deal flow, and ensuring high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate will have a decade of experience in leveraged finance, a strong understanding of credit analysis, and excellent negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and fosters career development in a supportive environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the financial landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years’ experience in sponsor-backed leveraged finance transactions.
• Strong network in the UK Middle Market with deal sourcing ability.

Responsibilities

• Originate and execute Private Equity sponsor-driven Middle Market transactions.
• Negotiate terms for leveraged finance transactions and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Leveraged Finance

Credit Analysis

Cash Flow Modeling

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Job description

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. We are a global team of 120,000 colleagues committed to making a difference for clients, organizations, and communities. Our values focus on building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering sustainable growth.

Our culture emphasizes putting people first, embracing diverse ideas, and promoting innovation, speed, and agility. We invest in talent, technology, and tools to empower your career development.

The Middle Market (‘MM’) Direct Lending team handles origination and execution of MM LBOs with financial sponsors, collaborating with coverage teams and supported by the Leveraged Finance platform.

Main Purpose of the Role

• Originate and execute Private Equity sponsor-driven Middle Market transactions in line with our sponsor framework, size, and geographic focus.
• Serve as deal captain to structure and execute Term Loans and Unitranche facilities supporting LBO transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive profitable deal flow from the PE MidMarket community in EMEA.
• Leverage a strong network of PE relationships to generate business across MMDL and other products, especially in the UK.
• Collaborate with PE Sponsor Coverage to identify potential clients not currently served.
• Lead deal execution ensuring high-quality delivery, risk management, and client satisfaction.
• Negotiate terms and documentation for leveraged finance transactions, working with Leveraged Capital Markets when relevant.
• Maintain fiduciary responsibility for risk management of assets, partnering with LF Portfolio Management, and seek revenue and cross-selling opportunities.
• Work with internal teams such as credit, sponsor coverage, leveraged capital markets, and compliance to support the bank's strategic goals.
• Support leadership in developing junior team members.

Work Experience

• Minimum ten years’ experience in sponsor-backed leveraged finance transactions in lead roles within the UK Middle Market.
• Strong network and deal sourcing ability in the UK Middle Market (EBITDA £20-50m).
• Experience in banking or debt fund environments.

Skills and Experience

Technical Skills:

• Proven experience in leveraged finance/direct lending in the UK.
• Expertise in credit analysis, cash flow modeling, and documentation negotiation.
• Existing relationships with UK private equity and capital markets teams.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

Personal Requirements

• Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
• Proactive, motivated, and able to operate with urgency.
• Strong decision-making, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Structured, logical, and innovative approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage workload under pressure.
• Strong numerical skills and a calm demeanor.

We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in our recruitment and employment practices.