Director, Private Credit (Infrastructure Debt)

Director, Private Credit (Infrastructure Debt)

Location: London, King’s Cross (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Help shape one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing private credit portfolios.

Originate and execute complex infrastructure debt investments across Europe.

Join a high-performing global investment team committed to delivering strong outcomes for members.

At AustralianSuper, we genuinely care about our people. We understand that work and life are closely connected, which is why we support flexible ways of working and create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity is celebrated for the value it brings to learning, collaboration, and delivering better outcomes for our members.

We are committed to a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and excellence, ensuring we continue to deliver strong long-term investment outcomes for our members.

About Us

AustralianSuper’s purpose is simple: to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcomes. As one of the world’s largest pension funds, operating within Australia’s $3.9 trillion superannuation industry, we manage over £200bn in assets globally across public and private markets.

Our international investment platform continues to grow, with London playing a critical role in sourcing and managing investments across Europe and global markets. Private Credit is an increasingly important component of our investment strategy, providing members with access to attractive risk-adjusted returns across real assets and corporate lending.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director, Private Credit (Infrastructure Debt) to join our London-based Private Credit team. Reporting to the Head of Private Credit Infrastructure Debt, this role will play a leading role in the execution of our infrastructure debt strategy across the UK and Europe.

This is a senior investment role focused on originating, underwriting, structuring, and managing complex infrastructure debt investments, while contributing to portfolio construction, manager selection, and strategic market development. You will leverage your deep industry relationships, credit expertise, and commercial judgement to identify compelling investment opportunities and drive successful outcomes for the Fund.

Working closely with colleagues across Investments and the broader organisation, you will embody our One Portfolio approach by sharing insights, collaborating across teams, and helping to develop the next generation of investment talent.

About Private Credit

• A A$7.5 billion global portfolio spanning infrastructure debt, real asset debt, and middle‑market corporate lending.
• A specialist global team with deep expertise across infrastructure, real estate, and corporate credit markets.
• The flexibility to invest across the capital structure, including senior, subordinated, mezzanine, and construction financing opportunities.
• A long-term investment horizon and the scale to participate in large, complex transactions.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

Origination & Relationship Management

• Source, originate, and assess infrastructure debt investment opportunities aligned with the Fund’s strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, borrowers, investment banks, corporates, and advisers across the market.
• Identify emerging investment themes, sectors, and opportunities that complement the existing portfolio.

Transaction Execution & Credit Assessment

• Lead due diligence, underwriting, and credit assessment of prospective investments.
• Drive transaction execution from initial review through to investment committee approval and closing.
• Oversee financial analysis, modelling, and investment recommendations.
• Determine internal credit ratings and prepare investment papers for relevant governance forums.
• Negotiate and execute term sheets and legal documentation.

Portfolio & Asset Management

• Provide ongoing oversight and monitoring of portfolio loan investments.
• Manage borrower relationships and lead asset management activities, including waivers, amendments, restructurings, and valuation processes where required.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews and performance reporting.
• Support manager selection, implementation, and oversight activities across private credit strategies.
• Contribute to the exploration of new markets, sectors, and investment opportunities as the portfolio continues to grow.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting their professional growth and development.

What You’ll Bring

You are an experienced credit investor with a strong infrastructure finance background and a proven ability to originate and execute complex transactions.

To Succeed In This Role, You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in credit investing, infrastructure lending, banking, or private credit.
• Extensive infrastructure debt transaction execution experience across complex UK and European opportunities.
• Strong expertise in credit analysis, underwriting, financial modelling, and investment assessment.
• Demonstrated experience leading loan transaction execution and investment management activities.
• Experience in loan portfolio management and asset management oversight.
• Strong relationship management skills and an established network across infrastructure debt markets.
• High-quality communication, presentation, and investment writing skills.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to mentoring and developing others.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• CFA, MBA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification would be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

At AustralianSuper, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most significant credit investment opportunities in the market while contributing to a purpose-driven organisation focused on delivering long-term value for members.

You’ll Benefit From

• A flexible hybrid working model supporting wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Exposure to complex, large-scale infrastructure debt investments across global markets.
• The opportunity to influence strategy within a growing international investment platform.
• A collaborative culture with access to experienced investment professionals worldwide.
• Ongoing development and career growth opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact for millions of members.

AustralianSuper is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

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