Benelux Associate Director, Private Credit Management

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Job Title: Associate Director, Private Credit Management, Direct Lending

Department: Private Credit Management, Direct Lending

Division: Private Equity Client Group (PECG)

Role Opportunity:

Join our successful, dynamic, and fast-growing Direct Lending business at Investec. With consistent growth over the past 14+ years, we have established a dedicated investment management function, Private Credit Management (PCM), to manage our existing client base. This role will oversee the Benelux portfolio, consisting of approximately 20 clients and £375 million of committed financing across 19 different financial sponsors.

As an Associate Director, you will play a critical role in scaling our origination team and assisting the wider PCM team in optimising capital and driving profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Management: Oversee a portfolio of existing investments, monitor performance and covenant compliance, and participate in portfolio reviews.
• Client Coverage: Build trusted relationships with C-suite executives, understanding their businesses and driving strategic dialogue.
• Origination and Business Development: Collaborate with wider Investec products and services to drive new revenue opportunities and assist with new product propositions.
• People Management: Lead and manage dynamic teams, ensuring the timely delivery of objectives and an exceptional client experience.
• Risk Management: Promote a rigorous investment management and governance environment, escalating risks as necessary.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Extensive knowledge of the Benelux and European credit market with strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Significant experience in investing and managing lower- and mid-market private debt investments, including credit underwriting and restructuring processes.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations of credit agreements and analyse company financial statements.
• Strong execution and structuring skills with a high level of numeracy.
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English is required.

Why Join Investec?

Investec Direct Lending (IDL) is a leading private debt manager focused on the lower mid-market. With over 60 investment professionals and €3.0bn+ Assets under Management (AuM), we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture that celebrates diverse thinking and personal development. Our proactive, flexible approach allows us to provide customised debt solutions that meet our clients' needs.

We offer a range of wellbeing benefits to support our employees' health and balance, along with opportunities for career development and growth.

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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