mike@stonebridgerecruitment.com
We are representing a leading UK-based national business advisory firm, with an established and envied Debt Advisory practice. The firm specialises in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory and Restructuring. Their Debt Advisory practice is well regarded as one of the top Middle Market practices in the country- regularly winning awards, accolades and working on exceptional advisory cases.
We are currently seeking an Experienced Director / Partner to join our client's growing Debt Advisory team.
This is a senior role with responsibility for leading the origination, structuring and execution of debt transactions for mid-market sponsor-backed and corporate clients. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in traditional debt advisory/leverage finance structures, alongside broader debt advisory experience including acquisition finance and refinancing.
You will work closely with other Partners to deliver high-quality client outcomes while contributing to the strategic growth of the wider Debt Advisory offering.
Originate new debt advisory mandates through direct client relationships, intermediaries and private equity networks
Collaborate across service lines to identify and execute internal referral opportunities
Design tailored financing solutions aligned to client objectives such as, leverage fiannce, M&A, growth capital and working capital optimisation
Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, credit funds and private equity sponsors.
Lead or support end-to-end delivery of transactions, including structuring, negotiation and documentation
Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders including lenders, legal advisers and other advisors
Oversee financial modelling, covenant analysis and capital structure optimisation
Provide independent advice on debt capacity, funding options and prevailing market conditions
Support refinancing, recapitalisations and covenant reset processes
Advise on integrating debt facilities within broader capital structures
Stay up to date with market trends, regulatory developments and evolving financing solutions
Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Provide technical and commercial guidance across transactions
Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the Debt Advisory service line
Represent the firm at industry events and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in debt advisory within an advisory setting.
Strong technical knowledge of debt structures, instruments including receivables, inventory, plant & machinery, commercial property and cashflow-based lending.
Solid understanding of debt markets, legal documentation and capital structures
Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in originating and executing transactions
Established network across private equity, corporate clients and lenders
Collaborative leadership style with a genuine interest in developing talent.
If interested, please apply below or alternatively drop an email through to mike@stonebridgrerecuitment.com.
