Associate Director (Leveraged Finance Origination)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for its dynamic origination team. This role offers a clear pathway to Director, ideal for someone eager to progress. You'll be instrumental in sourcing, structuring, and executing leveraged finance transactions, driving growth within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Collaborate with brokers and advisors while mentoring junior team members. If you're a proven dealmaker with a commercial mindset and a passion for creating long-term value, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of SME lending.

Qualifications

• Proven dealmaker with ambitions to progress to Director level.
• Strong proficiency in credit analysis and deal structuring.

Responsibilities

• Originate and structure new SME lending transactions from £1m to £20m.
• Manage the full deal lifecycle through to drawdown.

Skills

Leveraged Finance

Credit Analysis

Deal Structuring

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

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london, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a proven dealmaker with big ambitions to join our dynamic origination team for our client, a leading provider of flexible financing to UK SMEs. This role offers a clear pathway to Director within the short to medium term, making it an exceptional opportunity for someone currently operating at Associate Director level and hungry for progression.

You’ll be joining a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you’ll play a key role in sourcing, structuring, and executing leveraged finance transactions across a wide range of sectors. From deal origination to execution, you'll drive growth, expand your network, and help shape the future of SME lending.

• Originate, structure, and lead new SME lending transactions from £1m to £20m
• Manage the full deal lifecycle through to drawdown, with post-completion transitioned to the portfolio team
• Build and deepen relationships with brokers, advisors, and key market stakeholders
• Represent the company as a trusted voice in the SME finance market
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture
• Work closely with internal teams including credit, legal, and portfolio management

What our client is looking for:

• Demonstrated success in leveraged finance
• Preferably a robust origination network with the ability to bring in new deals, though leads will be provided, so an existing network is not essential
• Strong proficiency in credit analysis, deal structuring, and documentation (experience with LMA is a plus)
• Advanced financial modelling and communication skills
• A commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, with aspirations to step into senior leadership
• A collaborative, proactive approach and a passion for creating long-term value