Associate Director

Associate Director - Real Estate Debt Advisory

Roles available in: Manchester & Birmingham

We're partnering with a highly respected real estate debt advisory business that is expanding its presence across the UK. With a strong reputation in commercial real estate finance, development funding, bridging finance and structured capital solutions, the firm is seeking an Associate Director to drive growth.

This is an opportunity to join a specialist advisory platform where you'll have the freedom to develop your own client relationships, originate transactions and build a significant revenue stream, supported by an established lender, investor and introducer network.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for originating, structuring and executing real estate finance transactions for property investors, developers and commercial clients across a broad range of asset classes.

Working closely with an extensive panel of banks, debt funds, alternative lenders, family offices and equity providers, you'll advise clients on the most effective funding solutions while managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate new debt and equity funding opportunities.
• Structure commercial, bridging and development finance solutions.
• Advise clients on capital raising and funding strategies.
• Manage deals from enquiry through to completion.
• Build relationships with developers, investors, lenders and professional introducers.
• Arrange senior debt, mezzanine finance and equity solutions.
• Prepare funding proposals and negotiate terms with lenders.
• Develop a strong presence within the regional property market.
• Support future team growth and leadership initiatives.

Skills & Experience

We are keen to speak with professionals currently working within Debt Advisory, Capital Advisory, Commercial Finance, Development Finance, Bridging Finance, Commercial Property Lending, Corporate Banking, Valuation or Real Estate Finance.

• Strong knowledge of commercial property finance and capital structures.
• Experience structuring and delivering funding transactions.
• Excellent business development and relationship-building skills.
• An established network within the property, lending or finance sectors.
• Commercial awareness and a consultative, client-focused approach.
• Ambition to build a high-performing desk and progress into leadership.

Package

• Competitive remuneration package based on seniority
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Access to an extensive lender and investor network.
• Full operational and deal execution support.
• Entrepreneurial, high-performance culture.
• Genuine long-term leadership and team-building opportunity.

Why Apply?

Whether you're already advising on transactions or you're a lender, valuer, surveyor or business development professional looking to move into an advisory environment, this role provides the infrastructure, market access, deal flow and earning potential to take your career to the next level.

Join a business where your expertise is valued, your success is rewarded and your ability to build long-term client relationships can directly shape both your earnings and future progression.