Associate Director - Direct Lending

Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Role Overview:

Investec is seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Director to join our Private Capital team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the delivery and management of deal execution, developing and managing deal teams to meet client needs efficiently and effectively across multiple transactions. You will also play a key role in growing our client base and supporting the strategic growth of the Private Capital franchise.

The Private Capital team provides flexible capital solutions to owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals (HNW), and private equity owners. Our transactions are event-driven and include growth capital, acquisition finance, management buyouts, leveraged finance, recapitalisations, structured corporate lending, and NAV/Balance Sheet lending. With a proactive and solutions-driven approach, we customise debt solutions that align with our clients' needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal Execution: Lead the structuring and execution of transactions, ensuring excellence in credit analysis, due diligence, financial modelling, and negotiation of legal documentation.
• Origination: Actively originate transactions both internally and externally, with clearly defined targets.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee prudent post-deal portfolio management in collaboration with the team's Portfolio Manager.
• Internal Effectiveness: Ensure compliance with Investec's credit authorisation processes and maintain a risk-conscious environment.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop deal teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture that promotes personal development and maximises performance.

Core Skills and Knowledge:

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of the UK private company marketplace and the deal process.
• Proven experience in corporate finance, including financial modelling and structuring of financing solutions.
• Strong understanding of Investec's product offerings and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced IT literacy, particularly in Excel modelling.

Personal Attributes:

• Energetic, driven, and self-motivated with a strong focus on results.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and networking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to build trusted relationships.

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Here is a selection of what we offer;

Wellbeing

Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Monetary

Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus

Life & Income Protection

Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection

Travel

Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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