Manager - Debt Advisory

FRP Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP Group, a leading UK advisory firm, seeks a Debt Advisory Manager in London to help clients optimise capital structures and navigate debt markets. You will analyse debt capacity, prepare information packs, and present findings to clients and lenders.

The role emphasizes relationship building and cross-functional collaboration within the team. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in debt advisory or related fields, strong financial modelling skills, and ACA/ACCA/CFA qualifications or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in debt advisory, leverage finance, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Ideally ACA, ACCA, CFA qualified or equivalent.
• Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in analysing complex financial data.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills to convey complex financial concepts to clients and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and financial institutions.
• General awareness of debt markets, financing options, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to provide innovative solutions to clients.
• Collaborative team player, capable of integrating into the team to achieve collective goals and contribute to a positive and dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day management of transaction processes, including the preparation of information packs, management presentations, financial analysis and client communications.
• Conducting thorough financial analyses to assess debt capacity, evaluate financing options, and provide recommendations.
• Preparing and presenting financial models, including business forecast analysis, evaluating scenario analysis and covenant calculations.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, financial institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g. Lead Advisory, Research, Valuations, Financial Modelling) to ensure seamless execution of debt-related transactions.
• Staying informed about market trends, interest rates, and financial regulations impacting debt markets.
• Negotiating commercial terms related to debt structuring within a term sheet and legal documentation.

Skills

Debt advisory

Financial modelling

Communication

Relationship building

Market awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CFA

Job description

Company Description

About FRP

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, 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

We are actively seeking a results-driven Debt Advisory Manager to join our dynamic team.

As an important contributor to the team's overall success, you will play a role in assisting clients with debt-related challenges, optimising their capital structure, and providing strategic guidance.

Our team has a track record of advising on 25 to 30 transactions per year, raising over £2bn of facilities for private equity and corporate clients in the last two years.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day management of transaction processes, including the preparation of information packs, management presentations, financial analysis and client communications.
• Conducting thorough financial analyses to assess debt capacity, evaluate financing options, and provide recommendations.
• Preparing and presenting financial models, including business forecast analysis, evaluating scenario analysis and covenant calculations.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, financial institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g. Lead Advisory, Research, Valuations, Financial Modelling) to ensure seamless execution of debt-related transactions.
• Staying informed about market trends, interest rates, and financial regulations impacting debt markets.
• Negotiating commercial terms related to debt structuring within a term sheet and legal documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (preferably 3 years) in debt advisory, leverage finance, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Ideally ACA, ACCA,CFA qualified or equivalent.
• Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in analysing complex financial data.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills to convey complex financial concepts to clients and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and financial institutions.
• General awareness of debt markets, financing options, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to provide innovative solutions to clients.
• Collaborative team player, capable of integrating into the team to achieve collective goals and contribute to a positive and dynamic work environment.

Additional Information

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, 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.