Director, Distribution and Funder Engagement US and Europe

Director, Distribution and Funder Engagement US and Europe Overview

Liberty Global is seeking a highly experienced professional to fill the role of Director, Distribution and Funder Engagement for the US and European markets. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence the company’s growth trajectory by connecting client financing needs with suitable banks, funds, and non-bank investors. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining strategic relationships with a broad network of funding partners across multiple regions, including the US, UK, and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with financial institutions, including banks, investment funds, and non-bank lenders, to facilitate funding opportunities.
• Identify appropriate funding sources for working capital and structured finance transactions, assessing their risk appetite and expected returns.
• Lead negotiations and manage discussions with potential funding partners from initial contact through to onboarding and closing deals, utilizing your market knowledge and existing relationships.
• Collaborate with origination and product teams to craft compelling financing proposals tailored to client and investor needs.
• Provide insights into market trends, new entrants, and strategic developments within the working capital finance sector.
• Represent Liberty Blume Specialty Finance in meetings with clients, funding partners, and internal teams across the US, UK, and Europe.
• Shape and pitch financing opportunities, ensuring alignment with both client requirements and investor expectations.
• Build long-term relationships with funding partners to support ongoing and future financing initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience in structured finance, corporate finance, or transactional banking, particularly in funding distribution.
• Proven ability to manage and develop relationships with funding partners, including non-bank investors, with a strong understanding of the US funding landscape.
• Demonstrated success in leading negotiations and closing deals from initial outreach to final agreement.
• Deep market knowledge of working capital finance, including familiarity with providers, trends, and strategic shifts.
• Excellent communication skills for pitching opportunities and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Desirable: Broader experience in project finance, supply chain finance, securitization, or receivables finance, especially involving sub-investment grade organizations.
• Experience working across international markets and with geographically dispersed teams is preferred.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Competitive salary complemented by performance bonuses.
• Twenty-five days of annual leave, with an option to purchase five additional days.
• Access to wellbeing and mental health resources, including the Calm app, along with comprehensive medical, critical illness, and dental insurance.
• Up to 10% matched pension contributions.
• Participation in a car benefit scheme.
• Access to an online learning platform for continuous professional growth.
• Work within a dynamic, innovative, and passionate team environment.

Work Pattern and Location

This role offers flexibility, with London-based employees required to work US hours when necessary, and Denver-based employees expected to work UK hours as needed.

Sponsorship Information

We offer visa sponsorship for this position, welcoming applicants who require work authorization in the UK.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

Visa Sponsorship Promising