Senior Associate, Senior Field Examiner

Gordon Brothers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Gordon Brothers seeks a diligent professional to conduct collateral examinations and due diligence across diverse financing structures in Europe. The role involves on-site and remote reviews of borrower operations, accounting systems, and reporting processes, with exposure to a range of industries and financing structures.

You will analyse financial information, review collateral, and interact with management to assess risk.

Qualifications

• Experience in field examination, audit, due diligence or collateral review.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable and inventory financing.
• Knowledge of Asset Based Lending, Receivables Finance or Structured Finance products.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field examinations and due diligence reviews of accounts receivable, inventory and collateral.
• Analyse financial information, accounting records and management reports.
• Review borrowing base calculations and collateral eligibility criteria.
• Assess operational processes, controls and reporting procedures.
• Interview management and key operational personnel.
• Identify risks, trends and areas requiring further investigation.
• Prepare clear, concise and commercially focused reports for lender and investor clients.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development initiatives where appropriate.

Skills

Field examinations

Financial analysis

Report writing

Verbal & written communication

Travel willingness

Independent work

Time management

Client relationship

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Gordon Brothers

Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has helped companies unlock the potential of their assets. Our solutions-oriented approach combined with over 120 years of industry knowledge enables clients to get the most value from their assets with tailored solutions across asset services, asset lending and financing, and asset trading. Leveraging our deep expertise in retail, industrial, brands and real estate, we work closely with clients globally to determine the value of, lend against, or buy and sell their assets to help them achieve their business goals. At Gordon Brothers, we foster a culture of collaboration and creativity to find unique and innovative solutions for our clients. We take pride in fostering an engaging, inclusive culture and encouraging employees to bring new ideas to the table, develop their skills, and build dynamic and fulfilling careers. For more information, please visit www.gordonbrothers.com.

Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting collateral examinations and due diligence reviews across a wide range of financing structures, including:

• Asset Based Lending (ABL)
• Receivables Finance and Factoring
• Trade Finance
• Receivables Purchase Facilities
• Securitisation and Structured Finance Transactions

Assignments will involve both on-site and remote reviews of borrower operations, accounting systems, collateral records and reporting processes. The role offers significant exposure to a diverse range of industries, businesses and financing structures throughout Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field examinations and due diligence reviews of accounts receivable, inventory and related collateral.
• Analyse financial information, accounting records and management reports.
• Review borrowing base calculations and collateral eligibility criteria.
• Assess operational processes, controls and reporting procedures.
• Interview management and key operational personnel.
• Identify risks, trends and areas requiring further investigation.
• Prepare clear, concise and commercially focused reports for lender and investor clients.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development initiatives where appropriate.

Experience & Qualifications

We are interested in speaking with candidates who possess some or all of the following:

• Previous field examination, audit, due diligence or collateral review experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable and inventory financing.
• Knowledge of Asset Based Lending, Receivables Finance or Structured Finance products.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification (qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience).
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile transactions across Europe and internationally.
• Exposure to banks, alternative lenders, private credit funds and structured finance investors.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing global business.

If you are interested in joining a market-leading team and working on a wide variety of complex financing transactions, we would be pleased to hear from you.

About Gordon Brothers

Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has helped lenders, operating companies, advisors, and investors move forward through change.

Headquartered in Boston, Gordon Brothers is comprised of approximately 500 professionals across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. Gordon Brothers International covers all of the Group’s operations outside of North America and has over 150 professionals based in the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, the UAE, Australia, Japan and Singapore. Utilising our international presence, industry knowledge and financial resources, we bring a powerful combination of expertise, operational experience, and capital to each opportunity. With services in valuations, dispositions, operations, and investments, we customise solutions on an integrated or standalone basis. We provide rapid solutions and reliable outcomes for clients at all points in the business lifecycle. Whether to fuel growth or facilitate strategic consolidation, we work across industries and around the world to put assets to their highest and best use.

Gordon Brothers offers a competitive total compensation package including base salary and incentive plan, benefits allowance and more.

Gordon Brothers is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

This Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change. It is the policy of Gordon Brothers to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. In compliance with the Equality Act 2010, please contact the Human Resources department if you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation with any part of the application process. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

We pride ourselves on the skill, talent, and character of our people—and are always looking for bright, driven professionals to join our team.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources.