Investment Director - Credit Investments

THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners is delighted to be supporting a highly entrepreneurial investment firm in the search for an Investment Director to help build and scale a new structured capital and credit investing platform. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the Partner and CIO to define and grow a function from the ground up, integrating seamlessly with the firm’s broader investment strategy.

While the platform is not a traditional credit fund, its investment philosophy closely mirrors private credit principles—focusing on downside-protected growth capital, structured equity, and asset-backed businesses. The successful candidate will bring a credit-first mindset and the ability to navigate across both equity and debt strategies, tailoring solutions to business needs.

This is an ideal role for a candidate who thrives in white-space environments, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and wants to co-create a differentiated platform in a dynamic, purpose-led firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

Platform Development & Strategy

• Work with the Partner and CIO to define the platform’s mandate, operating model, and origination strategy.
• Help shape the investment criteria and credit policy, drawing on best practices from private credit and structured equity.
• Build internal processes for diligence, structuring, portfolio monitoring, and risk management.

Origination & Execution

• Source and lead investments in profitable, asset-backed businesses, often in situations requiring bespoke, flexible capital.
• Deploy capital through preferred equity, structured equity, loan notes, or hybrid instruments.
• Structure transactions with an emphasis on capital preservation, downside protection, and covenant discipline.

Credit & Risk Framework

• Apply a credit lens to all investments, focusing on asset cover, cash flow durability, and repayment mechanics.
• Engage in deep due diligence across financial, operational, and collateral dynamics.
• Contribute to the firm’s credit-related know-how and internal training.

Integration with Broader Investment Platform

• Collaborate across investment teams to ensure strategic alignment and portfolio synergies.
• Support cross-over opportunities between structured equity, minority growth, and special situations.
• Be a voice in investment committee discussions, adding a risk-aware perspective.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Experience: 8–12 years in private credit, special situations, structured equity, or mezzanine investing.
• Technical Skillset: Deep understanding of credit structuring, covenant design, and hybrid instruments.
• Mindset: Commercial yet risk-aware, with a strong instinct for capital preservation and downside analysis.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading deals and contributing to platform development or team build-outs.
• Fit: Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to help create something from scratch.