Partner - Private Credit, Social Infrastructure

• New social infrastructure investment strategy in existing platform
• Global investment firm focused on credit and asset backed lending. London

About Our Client

Our client is a global investment firm, which focuses on opportunistic lending strategies, particularly in complex, asset-backed, and under-served segments of the credit market.

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a Partner - Private Credit, Social Infrastructure UK to join a global investment firm in London. Key Sector Focus

The successful candidate will lead investments across a range of social infrastructure verticals, including:

• Education
• Childcare
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) schools and care facilities
• Healthcare
• Social Housing

Investment Strategy & Deal Types

The role will involve deploying capital through a variety of private credit structures, including:

• Cashflow lending - with asset-backed security, including long-term lease structures
• Development loans - supporting new build or refurbishment of social infrastructure assets
• Platform lending - revolving credit facilities and drawdown lines to alternative lenders operating in the target sectors

Target Investment Parameters

• Deal Size: £1 million to £30 million
• Target IRRs: 10%+
• Geography: Primarily UK, with potential to expand into select European markets
• Lead origination and execution of private credit investments in the target sectors
• Build and maintain relationships with operators, developers, intermediaries, and co-investors
• Oversee due diligence, structuring, and negotiation of investment terms
• Monitor portfolio performance and manage risk across investments
• Contribute to strategic planning and fundraising efforts
• Represent the firm at industry events and with key stakeholders

The Successful Applicant

Exciting opportunity for a Partner - Private Credit, Social Infrastructure UK to join a global investment firm in London.

Candidate Profile

• At least 10 years of experience in private credit and lending in the UK
• Demonstrated track record of deploying capital in social infrastructure or adjacent sectors
• Strong network across operators, lenders, and advisors in the UK market
• Deep understanding of credit structuring, risk assessment, and legal documentation
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and scale a platform, including building a leading a small team over time
• Strong leadership and communication skills

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and equity

Contact

Tara Bagley

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