Director Subscription Finance EMEA

Subscription Finance, Origination, Structuring, NAV, Fund Finance

Location: London

About Our Client

The organization operates with a strong sense of purpose, serving as a trusted long-term partner to its clients. With a universal banking platform across EMEA and a focus on international growth, it offers award-winning products and a dynamic environment for professionals to work on diverse projects. The firm provides comprehensive corporate finance, investment banking, and advisory services, along with innovative solutions in global capital markets. It is committed to supporting clients in their transition to a sustainable future.

Job Description

Position: Director, Subscription Finance

Location: London

The Bank seeks a Director to join its Subscription Finance team. Responsibilities include origination, structuring, negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of EMEA subscription finance transactions, including related fund-level products such as hybrid fund financing, foreign exchange, and derivatives.

Key competencies include:

• Communication: Strong communication and relationship-building skills, proactive and collaborative work style.
• Execution: Deep technical knowledge in fund finance, managing closing processes, coordinating with stakeholders, resolving complex issues.
• Credit: Strong credit risk and quantitative skills, experience with legal documentation, ability to present credit and commercial rationale to senior stakeholders.

Business Area

This position is part of the EMEA Subscription Finance Team within the Specialised Products Department, which includes Leverage Finance, Structured Real Estate Finance, and NAV Finance teams. The team operates within a Global Fund Finance Solutions platform, collaborating with teams in New York, US, and APAC.

Position Responsibilities

• Report to the Managing Director, Subscription Finance EMEA
• Lead origination, structuring, negotiation, execution, and management of subscription finance transactions across EMEA
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, drive growth, and strengthen sponsor client relationships
• Develop fund-level activities and oversee strategic initiatives
• Supervise junior team members and ensure high-quality execution
• Maintain strong client and internal relationships to support business development
• Identify and mitigate risks, providing updates on key developments

The Successful Candidate

An exciting opportunity for a Director in Subscription Finance with a leading Corporate & Investment Bank in London.

Experience & Expertise:

• Extensive experience in subscription finance and fund finance
• Proven record in origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution
• Knowledge of hybrid fund financing, FX, and derivatives
• Experience in a global banking environment, ideally across EMEA, US, and APAC

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Deep understanding of credit risk assessment, financial modeling, and transaction structuring
• Familiarity with legal documentation and fund finance agreements
• Numerate and analytical with the ability to present credit and commercial rationale

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Ability to lead deal teams and mentor junior staff
• Collaborative, cross-functional working style
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment

Communication & Relationship Management:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Building and maintaining relationships with sponsor clients and stakeholders
• Client-focused, proactive in identifying new business opportunities

Strategic Thinking:

• Contribute to the strategic development of the fund finance platform in EMEA
• Identify market trends, risks, and opportunities for growth

What's on Offer

Competitive package and career growth opportunities.