Director - Private Credit Specialist

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Viola Credit Full time
About Viola Credit

We are a global credit asset manager focused on the innovation economy. Our rapidly growing team of 30+ is based out of three offices, with a presence in Tel Aviv, London, and New York. We currently manage $2.5 billion in assets and have recently announced a $600 million first close of a new $1.5 billion alternative lending fund.

Our Mission

We provide flexible, tailored credit solutions to support the growth of tech-driven companies through two offerings: Growth Lending, designed to finance operational growth needs with minimal dilution, and Asset-Backed Lending for FinTech and PropTech lenders to fund origination activity from early stages across the U.S., U.K., Western Europe, the Nordics, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand.

Our Expertise

Leveraging extensive experience in banking, finance, and technology, Viola Credit is the lender of choice for the world's most promising technology companies at all stages of development.

Role & Responsibilities

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most reputable and fast-growing names in private credit lending. The role is for someone entrepreneurial, with experience and ambition to work closely with our Head of Europe in London to shape and grow the European franchise.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Expand the firm's network and reputation in the venture capital and technology ecosystems across the UK and Europe.
  • Develop deal flow via various channels, including key events in the UK and Europe, VC and startup networks, industry and university stakeholders, regional hubs, and clusters.
  • Drive transactions from initial engagement to successful deal close, including structuring and negotiation and managing the investment process from start to finish.
  • Lead deal analysis and commercial/financial due diligence, including interviews, financial modeling, and preparation of investment memos working closely with analysts, associates, risk, and legal teams.
  • Portfolio management, including ongoing monitoring and follow-on transactions.
Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced professional with:

  • ~7-10 years of relevant experience in a similar type of role, for example, at another lower mid-market private credit fund/bank investing in venture debt and asset-backed lending transactions.
  • An entrepreneurial, tenacious, team player who is self-motivated and energetic.
  • Sound business judgment and the ability to explore creative solutions to potential customers' needs and structure and negotiate commercial terms.
  • A high level of professionalism and excellent credit analysis skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and the ability to understand and explain complex financial, commercial, and technological topics.
  • An exceptional record of academic achievement.
  • An existing network with venture capital investors, technology founders in Europe is a plus.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.


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