Director of Credit Investments | London, UK

LIQUiDITY Group; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-enhanced financial asset management firm is seeking a Director of Credit investments for its London office. This pivotal role focuses on origination and relationship management in the European market, requiring substantial industry experience and a proven track record. The successful candidate will cultivate client relationships, coordinate internal teams for transaction execution, and lead negotiations. If you possess the ambition and skills to thrive in a dynamic environment, this is an opportunity to advance your career significantly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in investments: Debt/Credit, Venture Capital, Debt Advisory.
• Minimum 8 years in client-facing roles with a strong emphasis on origination.
• Proven track record in sourcing and closing transactions in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective clients to generate a steady pipeline of investment opportunities.
• Coordinate due diligence and communication between clients and the investment team.
• Lead the negotiation process with prospective clients through to closing.

Skills

Client Sourcing

Deal Generation

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Education

Experience at a top-tier financial institution

Experience in client-facing roles

Experience as a financial analyst

Job description

Description

About the Company

Liquidity is the largest tech-enhanced financial asset management firm in the world. With $2.5B AUM across funds focused on North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. Liquidity operates globally with offices and representation in Tel-Aviv, Abu Dhabi, New York, San Francisco, Miami, London, Berlin and Singapore. The firm's patented machine learning and decision science technology enables it to deploy more capital through more deals faster than any firm in capital markets history, establishing it as the fastest-growing provider of non-dilutive and equity financing to mid-market and late-stage companies. Liquidity is backed by leading global financial institutions including Japan's largest bank, MUFG, Spark Capital, and KeyBank. Liquidity offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with an open-door policy and a commitment to high standards, the company is growing rapidly and seeks team members who aspire to grow alongside it.

About the Role

As a Director of Credit investments based in London, you will play a key leadership role in our origination team, with a primary focus on the European market. You will lead commercial opportunities from initial sourcing through to final execution, working closely with our global team. In this client-facing position, you will be responsible for originating new business, cultivating and managing client relationships, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and execution.

Responsibilities

• Client Sourcing & Deal Generation: Identify and engage prospective clients (companies) to generate a steady pipeline of investment opportunities
• Initial Screening: Conduct preliminary assessments, including calls and meetings with C-suite executives, to evaluate potential clients.
• Coordination & Communication: Act as a key liaison between prospective clients and the investment team, ensuring seamless due diligence and execution of transactions.
• Relationship Management: Develop and nurture strong relationships with sponsors and key stakeholders
• CRM Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of business development activities and client interactions in the CRM system.
• Negotiation and closing: Lead the negotiation process with prospective clients up to the closing stage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience at a top-tier financial institution with a focus on investments: Debt/Credit provider, Venture Capital, Debt Advisory
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a client-facing roles: origination, relationship management, sponsors coverage
• Proven track record in sourcing and closing debt/equity transactions
• Drive, ambition, and an ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• At least two years of previous experience as a financial analyst- Must Have
• Experience in and understanding of the growth-stage tech landscape

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