Structured Finance Origination Manager in London

Description

Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a global asset manager and technology platform managing c. USD 5.7 billion AUM (as of December 31, 2025) in Fintech strategies on behalf of pension funds and insurance companies in Europe and North America. With c.130 employees globally, we are a pioneer investor in Fintech Lending and Digital Asset investing.

Fasanara manages the largest and longest-standing Fintech Lending fund in Europe and invests in early-stage Fintech companies via its venture capital vehicles, using its central role in the Fintech ecosystem to identify and back revolutionary new businesses.

Our Culture

We are strong believers in meritocracy, and we seek to reward people based on impact, judgement, and excellence in execution. We keep bureaucracy to a minimum, so decisions are made quickly and people have real ownership. Our environment is collaborative, inclusive, entrepreneurial, and built on trust. We set ambitious goals, work hard in a focused and sustainable way, and place a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and quality in everything we do. We know we are only as good as our people, so we are deliberately building the firm around exceptional talent and diverse perspectives, and we support our leaders to grow, influence, and shape the future of the business.

The role

Fasanara Capital is seeking a Structured Finance Origination Manager to join our Origination team. This role is ideal for an experienced structured finance professional with a strong deal-making background, capable of leading a team through the full transaction lifecycle—from sourcing to closing complex, multi-layered securitizations.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Origination to drive strategic growth, manage global originator relationships, and structure innovative private credit transactions. This is a hands-on leadership position within a dynamic, fast-moving environment—perfect for someone who thrives in deal origination and wants to shape Fasanara’s next phase of growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to execute structured finance transactions from origination to closing.
• Manage global relationships with originators, lenders, and counterparties.
• Draft and negotiate LOIs, MOUs, and term sheets.
• Review and conduct financial analysis and performance modelling (asset and liability side).
• Perform due diligence on originators and lending portfolios.
• Research and evaluate global lending markets to identify opportunities.
• Support ongoing transaction monitoring and amendments.
• Drive process improvement through analytical tool and model development.
• Present investment recommendations to internal committees.

Requirements

• 10+ years in financial services (bank, asset manager, private credit, or direct lender).
• 7+ years hands-on experience with structured products (ABS, CLO, MBS, securitizations).
• 3+ years managing and developing people.
• Strong credit and structured finance product knowledge.
• Proven experience running end-to-end deals.
• Advanced Excel modelling; Python proficiency a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• English fluency essential (German/Dutch a plus).

Benefits

• Competitive bonus scheme.
• Bupa health & dental, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced pension, and generous annual leave.
• Enhanced parental leave, special leave allowances, and charity giving options.
• Regular team events, legendary summer & Christmas parties, knowledge sharing sessions, and quarterly town halls.
• Team lunches, dinners, Friday drinks, team sport activities.