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

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the GCC region is seeking a Director for Private Credit Fund Allocation in Guildford. This senior role involves leading investment strategies and overseeing the allocation process for private credit funds globally. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in this field with a strong network and track record in fund selection and portfolio management.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong network within the private credit manager community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the global private credit strategy with emphasis on fund investments.
• Lead sourcing and evaluation of private credit fund managers.
• Oversee all aspects of investment due diligence.

Skills

Investment Strategy Development

Fund Sourcing & Selection

Due Diligence

Portfolio Construction

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Intelligence

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

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Guildford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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, 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.