Senior Portfolio Manager, Illiquid Credit

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Our client, a leading Global Hedge Fund, are seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to lead a new Private Credit Investment Strategy focused on illiquid credit, including asset‑backed lending, structured credit, and direct lendingJob Description: The Senior Portfolio Manager will have full P&L responsibility for a discretionary credit strategy. The strategy will target complex, less‑liquid opportunities across developed markets, with flexibility to consider select emerging market exposure. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to generate sustainable alpha through creative sourcing, rigorous risk management, and disciplined capital deploymentKey Responsibilities:Develop and execute an investment strategy within illiquid and structured credit markets, including asset‑backed lending, direct lending, and bespoke private credit opportunitiesOriginate, underwrite, and manage investments across multiple structures and jurisdictionsApply deep market experience to construct a diversified, high‑conviction portfolio aligned with fund risk and liquidity parametersCollaborate with senior management to shape the platform’s broader illiquid credit investment initiativesContribute to strategic growth by mentoring junior team members and refining investment frameworksIdeal Candidate Profile:Minimum 15 years’ experience in credit investing, ideally within hedge funds, private credit funds, or proprietary trading desksProven ability to manage and scale complex credit portfolios in developed marketsExpertise across private credit, illiquid credit, direct lending, and asset‑backed lendingStrong network for originating and structuring differentiated deal flowDeep understanding of risk, liquidity, and performance attribution in complex credit strategies #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime