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Associate Director, Credit Risk, Direct Lending

London, England, GBFull-time2026-07-07 → 2026-11-07

Core

Assess, structure, and oversee Direct Lending transactions throughout the investment lifecycle, providing independent insight and challenge to drive informed decision-making.

Role type

Associate Director, Credit Risk (Direct Lending)

Builds

Direct Lending investment portfolio

Domain

Private Credit / Direct Lending

Required skills

Credit judgement, Financial analysis, Credit assessment, Transaction documentation review, Team leadership, Mentoring, Stakeholder management, Commercial awareness

Preferred skills

Experience in leveraged finance environments, Ability to influence senior colleagues

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Analyse complex credit opportunities, Evaluate risks, Present recommendations to senior stakeholders, Build trusted relationships across the business, Contribute to team risk approach development, Provide leadership and coaching to team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities