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Director Middle Market Direct Lending

Director Middle Market Direct Lending

Job Search Place Limited • Greater London, England, UK
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director – Middle Market Direct Lending

Location: London – Full time

Main Purpose of the Role

Originate and execute Private Equity sponsor-driven Middle Market transactions consistent with our targeted sponsor framework, target size range and specific geographic focus. Act as deal captain to successfully structure and execute Term Loans and Unitranche facilities supporting Private Equity sponsors’ LBO transactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Driving profitable deal flow from the PE MidMarket community in EMEA.
  • Developing and maintaining a strong network of PE relationships to originate business for the bank across MMDL and other relevant products with particular focus on the UK market.
  • Working with PE Sponsor Coverage to identify target clients for MMDL not currently serviced by the bank.
  • Leading deal execution to ensure the highest quality of transaction delivery, risk management and client satisfaction.
  • Negotiating terms and documentation for leveraged finance transactions in the MidMarket in collaboration with Leveraged Capital Markets.
  • Supporting risk management of onboarded assets, in partnership with LF Portfolio Management team, and driving incremental revenue and cross‑selling opportunities for MUFG.
  • Working closely with internal stakeholders (credit, sponsor coverage, leveraged capital markets, FI coverage, corporate coverage, compliance and audit) to promote the strategic mission of Leveraged Finance.
  • Supporting the broader LF team leadership to manage and develop more junior team members.

Work Experience

  • Extensive experience of transacting sponsor‑backed leveraged finance transactions in lead roles in the UK Middle Market.
  • Strong network and ability to source deals in the UK Middle Market (EBITDA £20‑50m).
  • Experience of working within a banking environment or a debt fund environment.

Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrable practical experience of leading leveraged finance/direct lending transactions in the UK market.
  • Expertise in sub‑investment grade credit analysis, cash‑flow modelling and documentary negotiation.
  • Strong existing relationships with Private Equity capital markets teams in the UK.
  • Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

Education / Qualifications

  • Degree level (or equivalent experience) with relevant post‑degree qualification preferred (e.g., CFA, ACA, MBA).

Personal Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Results‑driven with a strong sense of accountability.
  • Proactive, motivated approach with the ability to operate with urgency.
  • Strong decision‑making skills, sound judgement.
  • Structured and logical approach to work.
  • Problem‑solving and creative, innovative approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Calm under pressure.
  • Strong numerical skills.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Diversity & Inclusion

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

Flexible working requests may be considered in line with organisational requirements.

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