Director, Private Credit Fund Allocation, GCC Pension Fund (role based in GCC)

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de fonds de pension du GCC recherche un Directeur pour diriger les allocations de fonds de crédit privé. Ce poste stratégique implique de développer des stratégies d'investissement, de sélectionner des fonds et de construire des portefeuilles. Une expérience significative dans le domaine est requise.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 15 ans d'expérience dans les fonds de crédit privés ou rôles d'allocation institutionnelle.
• Réputation établie dans la sélection de fonds et la construction de portefeuilles.
• Réseau fort au sein des gestionnaires de crédit privés.

Responsibilities

• Développer la stratégie de crédit privé à l'échelle mondiale.
• Diriger le sourcing et l'évaluation des meilleurs gestionnaires de fonds.
• Surveiller tous les aspects de la diligence raisonnable en matière d'investissement.

Skills

Leadership stratégique

Analyse des risques

Négociations légales

Construction de portefeuilles

Intelligence de marché

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06.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a GCC based Pension Fund, are seeking an experienced and strategic investment professional to lead their Private Credit Fund Allocations. As Director, you will be responsible for shaping and executing their private credit investment strategy globally, with a focus on fund investments. You will lead all aspects of the allocation process, including pipeline development, manager selection, due diligence, structuring, and portfolio monitoring. This is a high-impact, senior-level position reporting directly to the Head of Alternatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Leadership: Develop and refine the global private credit strategy, with emphasis on fund investments
• Fund Sourcing & Selection: Lead sourcing and evaluation of best-in-class private credit fund managers across geographies, sectors, and return profiles
• Due Diligence & Structuring: Oversee all aspects of investment due diligence, including qualitative assessments, risk analysis, legal negotiations, and investment memo preparation
• Portfolio Construction: Optimise portfolio allocation by ensuring diversification, risk-adjusted return potential, and alignment with the broader investment strategy
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for fund managers and internal committees
• Market Intelligence: Maintain a deep understanding of global private credit markets, emerging trends, and competitive dynamics

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in private credit fund-of-funds, or institutional allocator roles
• Demonstrated track record of successful private credit fund selection and portfolio construction
• Strong network within the private credit manager and GP community
• Experience working with or within sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, or large institutional investors preferred