Director - Debt Advisory

About FRP

FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Forensic Services, Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value. Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Job Description

Role Overview

As a Director, you will take a lead role in managing and executing debt advisory mandates, while also contributing significantly to business development and client relationship management. You will work closely with partners to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients and support the strategic growth of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of debt advisory transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and documentation of financing solutions.
• Manage client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across private equity and corporate clients.
• Oversee the preparation of marketing materials, financial models, and client presentations.
• Provide strategic input on capital structure optimisation and financing strategy.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on technical and commercial aspects of transactions.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including origination of new mandates and participation in pitch processes.
• Maintain and grow relationships with key lenders, including banks, debt funds, and alternative finance providers.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging financing structures.

Qualifications

• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in debt advisory, leveraged finance, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Strong track record of leading transactions and managing client relationships.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of debt markets, financing instruments, and legal documentation.
• Commercially astute, with a strategic mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Collaborative leadership style, with a passion for developing talent and fostering a high-performance culture.

Additional Information

Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP Advisory Group, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment. We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive. Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential. We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

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