Special Situations Credit (Public/Private) - Director/MD

Confidential Careers; England; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is seeking a Director/MD with extensive experience in distressed and special situations credit. The role involves originating, analyzing, and executing complex investments and requires significant interaction with various advisors. Candidates must have Director-level experience within a distressed credit platform or relevant private equity background. This full-time position offers the chance to be part of a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Director-level experience within a distressed or special situations credit platform.
• Relevant experience from an opportunistic credit or special situations private equity environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in complex restructurings and hybrid capital solutions.
• Interact regularly with restructuring advisors and investment committees.
• Present investment theses to senior professionals.

Skills

Complex restructuring

Investment thesis presentation

Interaction with advisors

Job description

Special Situations Credit (Public/Private) - Director/MD

We are presently advising a leading credit investor seeking to add an experienced Investment Professional for its London office.

The firm is a highly established player in distressed and special situations credit, with a long-standing track record of strong performance. Continued fund performance and AuM growth have created the need to add senior investment talent to the team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for originating, analysing, and executing complex distressed and special situations investments across public and private markets.

Role Responsibilities

• Deep engagement in complex restructurings, hybrid capital solutions, and control-oriented strategies, including loan‑to‑own and distressed‑for‑control situations.
• Regular interaction with restructuring advisors, bank desks, insolvency practitioners, and legal advisors in sourcing opportunities.
• Presenting investment theses to senior investment professionals and investment committees.

Qualifications

Candidates will require Director‑level experience within a distressed or special situations credit platform, or relevant experience from an opportunistic credit or special situations private equity environment.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Finance

Industries

• Investment Management
• Capital Markets
• Investment Banking

Location: London, United Kingdom