Director - Real Estate Finance

FRP Advisory; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP Advisory is seeking a Director - Real Estate Finance to structure debt and equity for commercial, development and residential investments, servicing clients’ financing needs and supporting the growth of FRP Real Estate Advisory.

The role reports to the Partner - Real Estate Finance and requires mentoring brokers, building key relationships, and maintaining market knowledge while ensuring FCA CPD compliance and driving new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in real estate finance or related sector.
• Educated to degree standard or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of real estate finance markets and structures.
• Proficient in financial modelling in Excel and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines.
• Experience building trust and structuring teams.

Responsibilities

• Structure debt and equity for commercial, development and residential investments.
• Service clients' real estate financing needs and manage broker relationships.
• Support growth and strategy of FRP Real Estate Advisory.
• Maintain market knowledge of real estate finance and competitors.
• Ensure compliance with FCA CPD and industry standards.
• Meet targets and create new business opportunities.
• Report to the Partner - Real Estate Finance and coordinate with senior leaders.
• Mentor and develop brokers and senior brokers within the team.
• Progress career development through performance and results.

Skills

Debt structuring

Real estate finance

Financial modelling (Excel)

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Analytical problem solving

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualifications

Job description

About FRP

FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Forensic Services, Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value. Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Director - Real Estate Finance, is responsible for structuring debt and equity on commercial, development, and residential investment transactions. This role involves servicing clients' real estate financing needs, managing brokers and senior brokers, and supporting the growth and strategy of FRP Real Estate Advisory. The Director reports to the Partner - Real Estate Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure debt and equity for commercial, development, and residential investment transactions
• Support key partners and introducers by servicing their clients' financing needs
• Build and maintain key partner and introducer relationships
• Maintain deep knowledge of markets, competitors, and the wider financial industry
• Ensure compliance with FCA standards for CPD and market standards
• Meet targets and create new business opportunities
• Report to the Partner, Real Estate Finance, in a timely manner on all relevant matters
• Prepare for weekly team meetings and monthly reviews
• Mentor and manage brokers and senior brokers within the team
• Enhance market knowledge to progress within the corporate structure
• Uphold and promote FRP Advisory Group core values

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in real estate
• Educated to degree standard or equivalent professional qualifications
• Understanding of the Real Estate Finance Market
• Proficient in financial modelling in Excel
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and to timelines
• Experience building trust and implementing structure within teams

Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP Advisory Group, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on the natural environment. We are always striving to improve in all areas - whether it's our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services - regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.

We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.