Corporate Finance Debt Director / MD / Partner – London Build & Lead the UK Debt Advisory Team [...]

Circle Square; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Finance Debt Director to lead their UK Debt Advisory team. This role offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to take ownership and drive growth in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in debt advisory or bank lending finance, with a robust network in private equity. This role promises autonomy, support, and the chance to make a significant impact within a well-connected international franchise. If you're ready to break through the ceiling in your current role and embrace a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Debt Advisory or Bank Lending Finance.
• Strong network across UK Private Equity firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK Debt Advisory function and drive growth.
• Build and scale the UK team within a successful franchise.

Skills

Debt Advisory expertise

Bank Lending Finance expertise

Private Equity Coverage

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Corporate Finance Debt Director / MD / Partner – London Build & Lead the UK Debt Advisory Team | Entrepreneurial Opportunity

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Director (Head of research) at Circle Square - M&A, Private Equity, Corp Dev & Real Estate recruitment

Our client is a powerhouse in global M&A, with hundreds of bankers worldwide and a stellar reputation across mid-market and large-cap transactions. Their Debt Advisory team, launched two years ago in Europe and the US, has already gained strong traction, and they are now looking to establish and scale their UK presence.

This is a leadership role (or growth into leadership) in London, backed by a highly collegiate UK M&A team and an established European Debt Advisory team. The firm has deep relationships with private equity (covering both new and old money deals), and the incoming Debt Director / MD / Partner will be pivotal in driving the UK franchise.

Candidate Requirements:

• Debt Advisory or Bank Lending Finance expertise – background in a CA firm, mid-tier lending bank (LBO or corporate team), or advisory business.
• Some PE Coverage Experience – a strong network across UK PE firms is preferred.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – someone ready to build, hustle, and make things happen, with the ambition to grow the UK team.
• Deal ticket size: €30-300m – experience within this range is key.

Frustrated where you are? – Ideal for someone hitting a ceiling in their current firm and looking for a platform with autonomy, support, and genuine headroom to grow.

This is an opportunity to take full ownership of the UK Debt Advisory function within a highly successful, fast-growing, and well-connected international franchise.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

• Industries

  Investment Banking, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Banking