Fund Finance Syndication

Overview

Our client, a leading international banking group is seeking an Associate or Vice President to join its Fund Finance team in London. The successful candidate will play a key role in the structuring, underwriting and syndication of fund finance transactions across a diverse client base of private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate and secondaries funds.

Working closely with Relationship Managers, Product Specialists, Risk and Legal teams, the individual will be involved throughout the transaction life cycle, from initial structuring and credit analysis through to underwriting, execution and distribution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing Associate or junior VP looking to build a long-term career within one of the fastest-growing areas of the banking and private capital markets landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the structuring, underwriting and execution of fund finance transactions across subscription facilities, NAV facilities, hybrid facilities and other bespoke financing solutions.
• Work closely with coverage teams and sponsors to assess financing requirements and develop tailored solutions for fund clients.
• Prepare credit applications, transaction memoranda and investment committee materials.
• Perform detailed analysis of fund structures, investor bases, asset portfolios and underlying collateral.
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate transaction execution with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in arranging and executing syndicated transactions, including lender outreach, investor materials and syndication strategy.
• Partner with Syndications teams to support primary distribution and manage relationships with participating lenders.
• Monitor market developments across private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real estate fund financing markets.
• Support portfolio management activities and ongoing transaction monitoring.
• Work closely with legal, compliance, operations and risk functions to ensure efficient transaction execution.

Candidate Requirements

• 3-7 years of relevant experience within Fund Finance, Leveraged Finance, Acquisition Finance, Structured Finance, Credit Structuring, Loan Syndication's or a related financing business.
• Strong understanding of subscription line facilities, NAV lending, hybrid facilities and broader fund finance products.
• Experience analysing private funds, fund structures, investor commitments and credit documentation.
• Exposure to underwriting and/or syndication processes within a banking environment.
• Strong financial analysis and credit underwriting skills.
• Ability to assess complex financing structures and identify key transaction risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities and experience working across multiple product teams.
• Commercial mindset with a client-focused approach.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic background.