Structured Financial Institutions Funding Director

The role of Structured Financial Institutions Funding Director requires expertise in structuring funding solutions within the banking and financial services sector. Based in London, this position focuses on supporting financial institutions in the public sector with tailored funding strategies.

Client Details

This organisation is a respected entity within the public sector and operates in the banking and financial services industry. It is a well-established institution with a significant presence in its field, offering opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape the financial landscape.

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced structured finance professional to join a leading UK-based financial institution focused on supporting lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

• This senior role sits within a high-performing Structured Financial Institutions team, responsible for originating, structuring, and executing complex funding solutions for non-bank lenders. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping product strategy, delivering transactions, and supporting the growth of SME credit markets.

Key Responsibilities • Lead the origination, structuring, and execution of structured funding transactions (typically £5m-£50m+)

• Own product strategy, including development of new structures and enhancements to existing offerings


• Drive end-to-end transaction execution: modelling, structuring, negotiation, approvals, and closing


• Oversee P&L, pipeline management, and portfolio performance


• Ensure compliance with regulatory, risk, and subsidy control frameworks


• Manage and mentor a team, driving performance and professional development


• Build and maintain senior relationships with lenders, delivery partners, investors, and advisors


• Collaborate across internal functions including Legal, Risk, Policy, Strategy, and Finance

Profile

Required Experience • Strong track record in structured finance, including: • Securitisation

• Asset-backed finance or speciality lending


• Capital markets transactions involving credit risk


• Experience executing SME-backed transactions


• Proven ability to lead complex deals from origination through to execution


• Deep understanding of relevant markets, structures, and regulatory frameworks


• Demonstrated experience managing deal teams and junior professionals

Skills & Competencies • Exceptional commercial judgement and negotiation skills

• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities


• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills


• Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment


• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities

Qualifications • Degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative discipline or business-related field

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) preferred but not essential


• Job Offer


• Opportunity to work in a prominent role within the public sector.


• Engagement with key players in the banking and financial services industry.


• A permanent position offering long-term career growth and development.

If you are an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact in London, we encourage you to apply for the position of Structured Financial Institutions Funding Director today.

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