Special Situations Investment Director
2 Days Old
Job Description
Origination & Business Development
- Drive sourcing of special situations investments across Europe, particularly in off-market or complex situations.
- Leverage a strong network of advisors, intermediaries, and counterparties to originate proprietary deal flow.
- Engage with corporates, stakeholders, and legal professionals to identify mispriced or transitional opportunities.
- Conduct market intelligence and sector-specific mapping to identify target companies or assets.
- Represent the firm externally and support broader branding and relationship-building efforts.
- Mentor junior investment team members and guide their development.
Deal Structuring & Underwriting
- Lead the structuring of bespoke, flexible capital solutions including rescue financings, structured equity, hybrid capital, and secondary purchases.
- Conduct deep credit and capital structure analysis, often in opaque or distressed situations.
- Identify legal, operational, and market risks; work closely with restructuring advisors and legal counsel.
- Prepare investment memoranda, committee presentations, and internal risk assessments.
- Manage due diligence across commercial, financial, legal, and operational areas.
Execution & Portfolio Management
- Own the execution process from term sheet to close, including negotiations and stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinate with advisors, internal teams, and external counsel to ensure timely execution of complex transactions.
- Actively participate in portfolio monitoring, governance, and strategic decision-making post-investment.
- Help manage value recovery and monetization strategies, including exits and restructurings.
- Location:
- London
- Category:
- Education