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

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

Job summary

A leading investment fund is looking for a strategic Director of Private Credit Fund Allocation to lead their investment strategy globally from Preston. The role requires at least 15 years of experience in private credit and involves extensive responsibilities in fund sourcing, selection, and portfolio management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine global private credit strategy, emphasizing fund investments.
• Lead sourcing and evaluation of private credit fund managers across sectors.
• Oversee all aspects of investment due diligence and portfolio construction.

Skills

Investment Strategy Development

Fund Sourcing & Selection

Due Diligence

Portfolio Construction

Risk Analysis

Market Intelligence

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

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Preston, Lancashire, 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 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 by ensuring diversification, risk-adjusted returns, and alignment with the 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 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.