Structured Financial Institutions Funding Director

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