Special Situations Investment Director

A leading European special situations investment firm, managing over $2 billion in assets, is seeking an experienced Investment Director. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in sourcing and executing complex transactions, particularly in stressed and distressed capital structures. Responsibilities include driving investment origination across Europe, structuring bespoke capital solutions, conducting thorough credit analyses, and managing the execution process of transactions. The role also involves mentoring junior team members and engaging with stakeholders to identify investment opportunities. Fluency in European languages is advantageous for this position.

We are partnering with a leading European special situations investment firm managing $2bn+ in assets across both primary and secondary markets. The platform focuses on complex, event-driven opportunities in stressed, distressed, and transitional capital structures. The firm is seeking an experienced Investment Director with a strong background in origination and execution of special situations transactions.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of sourcing and structuring bespoke capital solutions in non-standard scenarios such as liquidity-driven deals, rescue financing, corporate transitions, and off-the-run credit. Fluency in one or more European languages is highly advantageous.

Origination & Business Development

• Drive sourcing of special situations investments across Europe, particularly in off-market or complex situations.
• Leverage a strong network of advisors, intermediaries, and counterparties to originate proprietary deal flow.
• Engage with corporates, stakeholders, and legal professionals to identify mispriced or transitional opportunities.
• Conduct market intelligence and sector-specific mapping to identify target companies or assets.
• Represent the firm externally and support broader branding and relationship-building efforts.
• Mentor junior investment team members and guide their development.

Deal Structuring & Underwriting

• Lead the structuring of bespoke, flexible capital solutions including rescue financings, structured equity, hybrid capital, and secondary purchases.
• Conduct deep credit and capital structure analysis, often in opaque or distressed situations.
• Identify legal, operational, and market risks; work closely with restructuring advisors and legal counsel.
• Prepare investment memoranda, committee presentations, and internal risk assessments.
• Manage due diligence across commercial, financial, legal, and operational areas.

Execution & Portfolio Management

• Own the execution process from term sheet to close, including negotiations and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate with advisors, internal teams, and external counsel to ensure timely execution of complex transactions.
• Actively participate in portfolio monitoring, governance, and strategic decision-making post-investment.
• Help manage value recovery and monetization strategies, including exits and restructurings.