Senior Associate / Associate Director – Leveraged Finance Origination

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de crédit privé en pleine croissance recherche un Associate ou Associate Director en financement par effet de levier à Guildford. Ce poste offre une occasion unique de jouer un rôle central dans l'exécution et l'origine de transactions sur le marché intermédiaire au Royaume-Uni. Les candidats doivent posséder une solide expérience en financement par effet de levier et des compétences interpersonnelles robustes.

Qualifications

• Expérience solide en financement par effet de levier, provenant d'une banque, d'un fonds de dette ou d'un cabinet de conseil.
• Forte base technique en rédaction de crédit, structuration et modélisation.
• Compétences interpersonnelles et commerciales fortes avec potentiel d'origine.

Responsibilities

• Originer et exécuter des transactions de financement par effet de levier (£1m–£20m).
• Gérer le cycle de vie complet des transactions, de la source à l'exécution.
• Construire et gérer des relations solides avec des conseillers et des sponsors.

Skills

Leveraged Finance

Credit Writing

Structuring

Modelling

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Skills

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Senior Associate / Associate Director – Leveraged Finance Origination, guildford

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guildford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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

The Role:

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

Who We’re Looking For:

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

Whether you’re a strong Associate looking to break into a front-office AD role, or a rising AD ready to accelerate toward Directorship, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-growing private credit platform.