Director - Fund Finance (f/m/x) - in London (UK)

Director - Fund Finance (f/m/x) - in London (UK)

Raiffeisen Bank International

Location: London (UK) | Business Area: Fund Finance | RBI Group

Your role at RBI:

The Director - Fund Finance is responsible for the origination, structuring, execution and ongoing management of Fund Finance transactions within an FCA-regulated environment. The position is based in London and forms part of a team operating across London and Vienna. The role holder will lead transactions end-to-end, delivering on commercial objectives (revenue, profitability, and client growth) while ensuring full compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal risk management standards. The role also contributes to the strategic development and expansion of the Fund Finance platform. This position will be subject to the certification under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) and requires adherence to the FCA Conduct Rules and broader governance expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Origination, Structuring & Execution

• Originate, structure and execute Fund Finance transactions (e.g. subscription lines, NAV facilities, hybrids), ensuring alignment with risk appetite, regulatory requirements and capital efficiency
• Lead the end-to-end transaction lifecycle, including client pitches, mandate negotiation, due diligence, credit approvals, documentation and closing
• Drive revenue generation (fees and NII) with disciplined return on capital considerations

2. Portfolio & Risk Management

• Oversee executed transactions throughout their lifecycle, including performance monitoring, covenant tracking and early identification/escalation of risks
• Maintain robust documentation, audit trails and governance standards

3. Governance & Credit Ownership

• Represent Fund Finance in credit committees and provide clear, structured risk assessments
• Ensure transactions are appropriately structured, risk-assessed and supported by adequate mitigants

4. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, fund managers and institutional clients, ensuring high standards of fairness and professionalism
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Risk, Legal, Compliance, syndicate banks) to deliver transactions effectively

5. Team & Platform Development

• Support the development of the Fund Finance platform and mentor junior colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality outputs

Your profile:

• Significant experience in Fund Finance, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, or Private Markets
• Extensive expertise in fund structures, credit structuring, and legal documentation, with a proven ability to execute complex cross-border transactions
• Strong analytical, structuring, and decision-making capabilities combined with a proactive, solutions-oriented and commercially driven mindset
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluency in English required; additional European languages are advantageous

What RBI Offers:

• Inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer. RBI is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
• International and Dynamic Environment. You will work in a fast-paced, international department within a leading banking group, collaborating across borders.
• Career Growth and Development. Join a successful and expanding team, with access to tailored professional development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Flexible Working. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal commitments.
• Attractive and competitive benefits package. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, with salary details discussed individually and based on your qualifications, professional experience, and the specific requirements of the role.

If you have questions regarding our application process, feel free to check out our FAQ or our page for international applicants.

Your contact:

Alice Sulzer
Talent Acquisition Team

Build a career where your work truly matters. At Raiffeisen Bank International, with more than 17 million customers across Austria and CEE, it’s our people who make the difference. From day one, you’ll take responsibility, grow beyond ladders and org charts, and help us deliver lasting value to our customers. We are dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusiveness, and equity - striving to create a culture where every voice is heard and every individual feels valued and respected.

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