Head of Distribution - Private Credit Fund

City

Melbourne or Sydney

Location type

Onsite

The Company

A Melbourne-based private credit investment manager, backed by a significant and well-known investment group, is seeking an experienced Head of Distribution to lead and scale its capital raising function as the business enters a major growth phase.

The firm offers a differentiated private credit strategy, designed to deliver consistent income and capital preservation for sophisticated wholesale investors.


The Role

This is a senior, commercially critical role with full ownership of distribution strategy, investor relationships, and capital raising outcomes across Australia. Reporting directly to the executive team, you will be responsible for building and executing the firm’s national distribution strategy across wholesale and institutional channels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading capital raising for existing and future private credit strategies

  • Owning senior relationships across private wealth, advised groups, family offices, institutions, and intermediaries

  • Defining and executing distribution strategy, channel focus, and growth priorities

  • Partnering closely with the investment team on product positioning, investor materials, and launches

  • Representing the firm with credibility in high-level investor meetings and market forums

  • Building and scaling the distribution function as AUM grows

About You

  • 10+ years’ experience in funds management distribution or capital raising

  • Demonstrated success raising capital across wholesale and/or institutional channels

  • Strong understanding of private credit, structured credit, or alternative investment strategies

  • Established investor network across Australia

  • Commercial, outcome-focused mindset with the ability to operate strategically and hands-on

  • Executive presence and credibility with CIOs, ICs, advisers, and sophisticated investors

What's On Offer

  • Senior leadership role with genuine influence over growth and strategy

  • Platform supported by a respected, well-capitalised investment group

  • High-quality private credit offering aligned to current market demand

  • Competitive base salary with meaningful performance-linked upside with equity offering