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

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension fund based in the GCC is looking for a Director to lead its Private Credit Fund Allocation in Bristol. The role involves executing strategic investment decisions and managing relationships with top credit fund managers globally. Candidates should possess extensive experience and a deep understanding of private credit markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in private credit fund-of-funds or institutional allocator roles.
• Proven track record in private credit fund selection and portfolio construction.
• Strong network within the private credit manager and GP community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the global private credit strategy, emphasizing fund investments.
• Lead sourcing and evaluation of top private credit fund managers.
• Oversee all investment due diligence aspects and optimize portfolio allocation.

Skills

Investment Strategy Development

Portfolio Construction

Due Diligence

Risk Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

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

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a GCC based Pension Fund, is 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, emphasizing fund investments
• Fund Sourcing & Selection: Lead sourcing and evaluation of top private credit fund managers across geographies, sectors, and return profiles
• Due Diligence & Structuring: Oversee all investment due diligence aspects, including qualitative assessments, risk analysis, legal negotiations, and investment memo preparation
• Portfolio Construction: Optimize portfolio allocation ensuring diversification, risk-adjusted returns, and alignment with broader investment strategy
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary 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
• Proven track record in private credit fund selection and portfolio construction
• Strong network within the private credit manager and GP community
• Experience with sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, or large institutional investors preferred