Platform Growth Director – Financial Services

Finatal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal, a leading private equity and private credit investment firm, seeks a Director and Head of Financial Services Platform in London. You will lead value creation across a portfolio of financial services investments, partnering with senior teams to drive commercial performance and capital strategy.

You will shape platform strategy, oversee structuring of financing solutions, and mentor the Platforms team while guiding investment decisions and exit planning across portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• 12+ years' experience across private equity, private credit, structured finance, asset management, or financial services.
• Deep expertise in structured finance, asset-backed lending, acquisition finance, or related capital structures.
• Proven track record of driving value creation within portfolio companies or operating businesses.
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders, including executive management and boards.
• Strong commercial judgement with excellent analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Experience across buy-and-build strategies or platform businesses is advantageous.
• ACA, ACCA, CFA, MBA, or a similar qualification is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead value creation across the firm's financial services platform investments.
• Partner with management teams to deliver strategic, operational, and commercial improvement initiatives.
• Identify and execute buy-and-build opportunities, including add-on acquisitions and integration.
• Structure and oversee funding solutions, including acquisition finance, asset-backed facilities, and refinancing initiatives.
• Monitor platform performance, establishing KPIs, governance frameworks, and value creation plans.
• Lead turnaround and performance improvement initiatives where required.
• Manage covenant compliance, borrower reporting, and financing relationships across the portfolio.
• Prepare investment committee materials and portfolio performance reporting.
• Build and develop the Platforms function, mentoring team members and contributing to investment strategy.
• Support exit planning, due diligence, and investor readiness across portfolio companies.

Skills

Private equity

Structured finance

Asset management

Acquisition finance

Team leadership

Strategic analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CFA/MBA

Job description

Finatal, a leading private equity and private credit investment firm, seeks a Director and Head of Financial Services Platform in London. You will lead value creation across a portfolio of financial services investments, partnering with senior teams to drive commercial performance and capital strategy.

You will shape platform strategy, oversee structuring of financing solutions, and mentor the Platforms team while guiding investment decisions and exit planning across portfolio companies.