Scotland based, Investment Manager / Director – Growth Lending

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier global private credit platform is seeking an experienced Investment Director for their Growth Lending team, based in Scotland. This role involves leading investment execution, sourcing opportunities, and mentoring junior staff, requiring a strong track record and deep market knowledge in private credit.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in private credit, direct lending, structured finance, or leveraged finance.
• Proven track record of executing credit investments in the growth or lower mid-market space.
• Strong external network with sponsors, founders, and advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of investments, including structuring, due diligence, and negotiations.
• Source and originate new opportunities through a strong network.
• Mentor and oversee junior team members.

Skills

Credit risk assessment

Investment structuring

Negotiation

Market trend analysis

Mentorship

Education

Degree from a leading university or business school

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Scotland based, Investment Manager / Director – Growth Lending, London

Client:

Brock & Decker

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Investment Manager / Director – Growth Lending

Location: Scotland, UK (Relocation required)

The Firm

Our client is a premier global private credit platform with several billion in assets under management. Recognised as a market leader in providing bespoke, non-dilutive capital solutions, the firm partners with high-growth, sponsor-backed companies across Europe. Backed by top-tier institutional investors and known for its execution excellence, the firm invests across the capital structure with a focus on flexible, value-added credit strategies.

The Opportunity

The firm is looking to hire an experienced and commercially driven Investment Director to join its Growth Lending team, based in Scotland. This is a senior front-office role offering full exposure across the investment lifecycle — from origination and structuring through to execution and portfolio management. The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding the platform and managing relationships with sponsors, founders, and intermediaries.

Relocation to Scotland is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of investments, including structuring, due diligence, documentation, and negotiations
• Source and originate new opportunities through a strong network of sponsors, advisors, and founders
• Develop and maintain deep sector knowledge and stay abreast of market trends
• Present investment cases to the Investment Committee and contribute to broader strategic decisions
• Mentor and oversee junior team members, supporting their professional growth
• Drive portfolio monitoring efforts, value creation initiatives, and exit processes

Candidate Profile

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in private credit, direct lending, structured finance, or leveraged finance
• Proven track record of originating and executing credit investments, ideally in the growth or lower mid-market space
• Deep expertise in credit risk assessment, structuring, and legal documentation
• Strong external network and credibility with sponsors, founders, and advisors
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative, low-ego, team-first approach
• Strong academic credentials from a leading university or business school