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

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A GCC-based Pension Fund is seeking a Director for Private Credit Fund Allocation in Cardiff. The role involves leading investment strategy globally, managing the allocation process, and engaging with fund managers. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years in private credit, a solid network, and a proven track record in fund selection.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in private credit fund-of-funds or institutional allocator roles.
• Proven track record of successful 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.
• Lead sourcing and evaluation of top private credit fund managers.
• Oversee all aspects of investment due diligence.

Skills

Investment Strategy

Portfolio Monitoring

Risk Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Intelligence

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

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Yes

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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 different 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: Optimize portfolio allocation to ensure diversification, risk-adjusted returns, and alignment with the broader investment strategy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act 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 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 is preferred.