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

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

Job summary

A leading global investment firm is seeking a Director for their Private Credit Fund Allocation within a GCC Pension Fund. This senior-level role involves shaping investment strategies, leading fund allocations, and engaging with a network of top fund managers, requiring extensive experience in the private credit sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in private credit fund-of-funds or institutional allocator roles.
• Proven success in private credit fund selection and portfolio management.
• 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 Management

Due Diligence

Market Intelligence

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

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 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 regions, 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 ensuring diversification, risk-adjusted returns, and strategic alignment.
• 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 success in private credit fund selection and portfolio management.
• Strong network within the private credit manager and GP community.
• Experience with sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, or large institutional investors is preferred.