Senior Associate / Associate Director – Leveraged Finance Origination

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

Job summary

A leading private credit fund in Ipswich seeks a Senior Associate / Associate Director with leveraged finance expertise to join their UK SME lending platform. The ideal candidate will drive the origination of financing deals while collaborating closely with various teams, offering a significant opportunity for career advancement within a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leveraged finance experience from a bank, debt fund, or debt advisory.
• Solid technical foundation: credit writing, structuring, and modelling.
• Strong interpersonal and commercial skills with origination potential.

Responsibilities

• Originate and execute bespoke leveraged finance deals (£1m–£20m).
• Take ownership across the full deal lifecycle.
• Build and manage relationships with advisors, brokers, and sponsors.

Skills

Leveraged Finance Experience

Credit Writing

Structuring

Modelling

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Skills

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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 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
• Take ownership across the full deal lifecycle, from sourcing and structuring to credit analysis, negotiation, and execution
• Build and manage 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

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Associate aiming to move into a front-office Associate Director role or a rising Associate Director ready to accelerate towards Directorship. Join a fast-growing private credit platform and make a significant impact.