Private Credit Business Development Specialist

We are seeking a high-performing business development specialist to join our Private Credit team in London, reporting to our Global Head of Business Development for Private Credit. This is a client-oriented role that spans Partners Group’s direct and liquid credit strategies, across a broad range of fund structures and bespoke client solutions. As part of the Private Credit Business Development Team, you will work in close partnership with the investment team and the global client solutions team to drive fundraising efforts, deepen client relationships, and support the strategic growth of the business in the EMEA region and beyond.


Key Responsibilities


Drive and support fundraising efforts across the Private Credit platform, including direct lending, credit secondaries, NAV financing, liquid loans, and CLO strategies.
Collaborate with client relationship managers to identify and convert fundraising opportunities into assets under management across both commingled vehicles and separately managed accounts.
Operate as an integrated member of the private credit investment team, participating in active dialogue with investment professionals to accurately and efficiently communicate our investment activity to clients and prospects.
Partner with the portfolio management and structuring teams to develop bespoke client solutions and drive new product launches.
Deliver timely and insightful market updates, portfolio reviews, and ad hoc responses to clients to ensure a high standard of service.
Monitor industry trends, competitor positioning, and investor preferences to identify areas of strategic growth.
Support the organization of client events including annual general meetings, due diligence sessions, and targeted marketing events.


What we expect
6–10 years of experience in investment management, fundraising, product specialist/investor relations, or banking with a focus on private credit, broadly syndicated loans or CLOs.
Experience or exposure to capital raising or investor engagement, ideally within private credit.
Strong understanding of credit markets, including senior direct lending and liquid loans.
High degree of professionalism and confidence interacting with institutional investors.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex strategies into compelling client narratives in written, visual, and verbal form.
Strong technical aptitude with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with tools such as Bloomberg, Pitchbook, or Preqin is a plus.
A self-starter mindset with a collaborative and humble approach to teamwork.
Fluent English required; additional European languages (e.g., German or French) are advantageous.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Willingness to travel up to 25-40%.

What we offer


Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:


Professional, international working environment
Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
Entrepreneurial culture offering opportunity to learn the business from some of the world’s leading private market specialists
Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
Education assistance program
Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities