Debt Advisory Associate Director / Director - #2089442

Manchester | Hybrid | High-Growth Corporate Finance Advisory Firm

If you’re a senior Debt Advisory professional looking for a platform to build, originate and lead transactions within a high-growth environment, this opportunity offers exactly that.

You’ll join an ambitious and well-capitalised corporate finance advisory firm that is expanding its Northern presence following a period of exceptional performance. This is a key strategic hire, offering the chance to shape and scale a Debt Advisory offering in Manchester while operating at the heart of the UK mid-market.

Why this move stands out

• Immediate access to an active and growing deal pipeline
• Exposure to £2m - £100m+ debt mandates across sectors
• Platform to originate, structure and lead transactions end-to-end
• Opportunity to build and shape the Northern Debt Advisory offering
• Work alongside experienced leadership with strong market credibility
• Clear progression route to senior leadership / Partner level

Your key focus areas

• Leading Debt Advisory mandates across a range of transaction types
• Structuring funding solutions across senior debt, unitranche, ABL and hybrid capital
• Originating new business and developing regional deal flow
• Building and maintaining relationships with lenders, sponsors and intermediaries
• Advising entrepreneurial businesses and private equity clients
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members across live deals
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the Debt & Lead Advisory function

What you’ll bring

• Senior-level experience within Debt Advisory, Corporate Finance, Leveraged Finance or Structured Finance
• Background from Professional Services, Corporate Banking, Private Credit or Alternative Lending
• Strong track record of deal execution and client ownership
• Deep understanding of mid-market lending structures and capital markets
• Established network across banks, funds and alternative lenders
• Commercial mindset with a strong focus on origination and growth
• Leadership capability with the desire to build and develop a team

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Senior, visible role within a high-growth advisory firm
• Real autonomy to shape both a regional and national offering
• Strong internal support and collaborative culture
• Clear progression into leadership / Partner-level position
• Exposure to high-quality, complex mid-market transactions

Next Step

If you’re ready for a move that gives you more responsibility, progression and client exposure, apply today for a confidential conversation with our specialist consultants here at GMP Recruitment Agency Limited.