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

Delta Executive Search; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Director for Private Credit Fund Allocation for a GCC based Pension Fund. The role focuses on developing and executing private credit strategies, fund sourcing, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong emphasis on global market trends and best practices in fund management. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in institutional investing and a proven track record in portfolio construction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the global private credit investment strategy.
• Oversee due diligence processes including legal negotiations and risk assessments.
• Enhance portfolio allocation ensuring risk-adjusted returns aligned with investment strategy.

Skills

Investment Strategy

Fund Selection

Portfolio Monitoring

Risk Analysis

Due Diligence

Job description

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

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

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Hedge Funds | Asset Allocation | Buy Side

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Financial Services and Investment Management

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