We are partnering with a leading European special situations investment firm managing $2bn+ in assets across both primary and secondary markets. The platform focuses on complex, event-driven opportunities in stressed, distressed, and transitional capital structures. The firm is seeking an experienced Investment Director with a strong background in origination and execution of special situations transactions.
The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of sourcing and structuring bespoke capital solutions in non-standard scenarios such as liquidity-driven deals, rescue financing, corporate transitions, and off-the-run credit. Fluency in one or more European languages is highly advantageous.
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.
* 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.
* 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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance
* Industries
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