Head of Business Development - Private Credit
A well-established and high-performing European credit manager is seeking a Senior Business Developer to lead capital-raising efforts across Europe. With a 15+ year track record and a stable, experienced team, the firm specialises in niche private credit strategies that offer strong downside protection and attractive risk-adjusted returns.
This is a rare opportunity to join a firm with a proven investment strategy, a collaborative culture, and the capacity to scale - but which now needs the right individual to help unlock its next phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise capital from institutional investors, family offices, and wealth managers across Europe.
- Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan aligned with the firm's growth objectives.
- Leverage an existing network to generate leads and build long-term investor relationships.
- Articulate the firm's investment philosophy, fund performance, and market differentiation.
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and investor meetings.
Candidate Profile
- 10+ years' experience in business development, fundraising, or investor relations within credit or private credit (liquid and illiquid).
- Demonstrated success in raising assets from European investors.
- Strong understanding of structured credit, or alternative investments.
- A self-starter with a proactive mindset and a desire to prove themselves in a high-impact role.
Why This Role?
- Be part of a tight-knit, entrepreneurial team that has worked together for over a decade.
- Help scale a platform with significant untapped capacity and a strong operational foundation.
- Make a real impact in a firm that values initiative, integrity, and innovation.
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