Real Estate Advisory, Associate Director

Grant Thornton UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Greater London is seeking an Associate Director to oversee real estate advisory mandates, including debt and equity transactions. The successful candidate will drive project execution, provide financial analysis, and engage with clients and stakeholders. The role requires a degree in finance or real estate along with strong financial modelling skills. A solid commitment to teamwork and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential. Flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in debt advisory, corporate finance, or capital markets.
• Strong technical skills in financial modelling and analysis.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of debt and equity advisory mandates.
• Build and review cashflow models and financing memoranda.
• Research real estate market trends to inform strategies.
• Support client relationship management with stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing pitches and marketing materials.
• Guide junior colleagues in real estate expertise.

Skills

Real estate finance/advisory

Financial modelling

Excellent communication

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Degree in finance, economics, or real estate

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA)

Job description

A look into the role

As an Associate Director within our team you will drive day-to-day execution of real estate advisory mandates—including debt/equity capital raising, refinancing, structured finance and special situations—while supporting senior colleagues and collaborating across service lines. The role is primarily UK-focused but offers exposure to international opportunities through our global network practice, you will:

• Transaction Execution: Drive day-to-day delivery of debt and equity advisory mandates, including structuring, lender engagement, due diligence, and documentation for development, investment, and refinancing transactions.
• Financial Analysis & Modelling: Build and review detailed cashflow models, and sensitivity analyses; prepare financing memoranda and information packs for lenders and/or investors.
• Market Intelligence: Research and interpret real estate market trends across sectors (living, office, industrial, retail, hotels, alternatives) to inform financing strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support Directors and Partners in managing client and lender relationships; coordinate Q&A and transaction processes.
• Business Development: Assist in preparing pitches, proposals, and marketing materials; contribute to origination efforts and cross-service collaboration.
• Team Support: Provide guidance to junior colleagues and share real estate expertise with other service lines.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Associate Director, you’ll need the following experience:

• Experience in real estate finance/advisory (debt advisory, corporate finance, restructuring or capital markets).
• Degree qualified in finance, economics, real estate, or a related discipline, or with equivalent professional experience.
• Professional qualification desirable but not essential: ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CFA or RICS.
• Strong technical skills in financial modelling and analysis; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure and within tight deadlines.

What We Offer

An attractive compensation package, flexible working, an inclusive culture, and opportunities to make an meaningful impact to our clients—underpinned by our values: purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.