Structured Finance Origination Manager

Fasanara; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm in the City of London seeks a Structured Finance Origination Manager. This leadership role involves executing structured finance transactions and managing relationships with originators and lenders. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in financial services and extensive experience with structured products. Attractive benefits include a competitive bonus scheme and health insurance offerings.

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme

Bupa health & dental

Enhanced pension

Generous annual leave

Regular team events

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial services (bank, asset manager, private credit, or direct lender).
• 7+ years hands-on experience with structured products (ABS, CLO, MBS, securitizations).
• 3+ years managing and developing people.
• Proven experience running end-to-end deals.
• English fluency essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to execute structured finance transactions.
• Manage global relationships with originators, lenders, and counterparties.
• Draft and negotiate LOIs, MOUs, and term sheets.
• Conduct financial analysis and performance modelling.
• Perform due diligence on originators and lending portfolios.

Skills

Financial services expertise

Structured products knowledge

Team leadership

Advanced Excel modelling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

Overview

Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a global asset manager and technology platform.

We manage c. USD 5 billion AUM (as of December 31, 2024) in Fintech strategies on behalf of pension funds and insurance companies in Europe and North America.

With c.110 employees globally, we are a pioneer investor in Fintech Lending, enabling Real Economy Impact.

Fasanara manages the largest and longest standing Fintech Lending fund in Europe and invests in early-stage Fintech companies via its venture capital vehicles, using its central role in the Fintech ecosystem to identify and back revolutionary new businesses.

The role

Fasanara Capital is seeking a Structured Finance Origination Manager to join our Origination team. This role is ideal for an experienced structured finance professional with a strong deal-making background, capable of leading a team through the full transaction lifecycle—from sourcing to closing complex, multi-layered securitizations.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Origination to drive strategic growth, manage global originator relationships, and structure innovative private credit transactions. This is a hands-on leadership position within a dynamic, fast-moving environment—perfect for someone who thrives in deal origination and wants to shape Fasanara’s next phase of growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to execute structured finance transactions from origination to closing.
• Manage global relationships with originators, lenders, and counterparties.
• Draft and negotiate LOIs, MOUs, and term sheets.
• Review and conduct financial analysis and performance modelling (asset and liability side).
• Perform due diligence on originators and lending portfolios.
• Research and evaluate global lending markets to identify opportunities.
• Support ongoing transaction monitoring and amendments.
• Drive process improvement through analytical tool and model development.
• Present investment recommendations to internal committees.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial services (bank, asset manager, private credit, or direct lender).
• 7+ years hands-on experience with structured products (ABS, CLO, MBS, securitizations).
• 3+ years managing and developing people.
• Strong credit and structured finance product knowledge.
• Proven experience running end-to-end deals.
• Advanced Excel modelling; Python proficiency a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• English fluency essential (German/Dutch a plus).

Benefits

• Competitive bonus scheme.
• Bupa health & dental, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced pension, and generous annual leave.
• Enhanced parental leave, special leave allowances, and charity giving options.
• Regular team events, legendary summer & Christmas parties, knowledge sharing sessions, and quarterly town halls.
• Team lunches, dinners, Friday drinks, team sport activities.