Senior Associate / Associate Director – Leveraged Finance Origination

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private credit fund in Chelmsford seeks a high-performing Senior Associate/Associate Director for its SME lending platform. This role involves executing leveraged finance deals and managing the deal lifecycle while working in a lean team environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in leveraged finance and possess excellent skills in credit writing, structuring, and building relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong leveraged finance experience from a bank, debt fund, or advisory.
• Excellent interpersonal and commercial skills with origination potential.
• Entrepreneurial and ambitious, ready for a more senior role.

Responsibilities

• Originate and execute bespoke leveraged finance deals (£1m–£20m).
• Manage the full deal lifecycle, from sourcing to execution.
• Build relationships with advisors, brokers, and sponsors across the UK.

Skills

Leveraged finance experience

Credit writing

Structuring

Modelling

Interpersonal skills

Commercial skills

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

Job Description:

A leading private credit fund is seeking a high-performing dealmaker to join its UK SME lending platform. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious Associate, Senior Associate, Junior Associate Director, or current Associate Director with leveraged finance experience, looking for a dynamic, origination-focused role.

The Role:

• Originate and execute bespoke leveraged finance deals (£1m–£20m), including MBOs, acquisitions, growth capital, and refinancing
• Manage the full deal lifecycle, from sourcing and structuring to credit analysis, negotiation, and execution
• Build and maintain relationships with advisors, brokers, and sponsors across the UK mid-market
• Work in a lean team environment with varied responsibilities and collaboration with credit, legal, and portfolio teams

Who We’re Looking For:

• Strong leveraged finance experience from a bank, debt fund, or debt advisory
• Solid technical skills: credit writing, structuring, and modelling
• Excellent interpersonal and commercial skills with origination potential or a proven track record
• Entrepreneurial and ambitious, ready to step into a broader, more senior role

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Associate aiming to move into a front-office AD role or a rising AD ready to advance toward Directorship, making a significant impact in a fast-growing private credit platform.