Associate Director, Investments

Location: Manchester

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Associate Director, Investment, to join our growing UK team in Manchester. This client-facing role requires an equal focus on deal origination and execution, working closely with our Investment and Global Sales teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Execution (50%): Lead end-to-end transaction processes, coordinating internal teams, clients, legal counsel, and lenders.
• Provide strategic advice and design optimal transaction structures.
• Conduct financial analysis including financial statement review and debt structuring.
• Manage a pool of lender relationships.
• Perform lender research and evaluate available market options.
• Prepare and negotiate term sheets and credit documentation.
• Deal Origination/Business Development (50%): Collaborate with global sales and marketing to secure new mandates.
• Develop and execute a personal Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy.
• Attend pitches and help win new client engagements.
• Cultivate new client, sponsor, introducer, and lender relationships across the region.
• Generate leads in collaboration with the Sales and Marketing teams.
• Build and promote your personal brand with the support of our marketing function.

Core Competencies

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in banking or debt advisory, ideally within Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, Origination, or Credit.
• Proven track record in business development and winning mandates.
• Strong experience executing complex debt transactions.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Professional maturity to engage with senior stakeholders, clients, and funding partners.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and lead small teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or related field (required).
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Accountant (desirable).

Valued Backgrounds

• Equity advisory or restructuring
• PE/VC investment roles
• Front-office commercial, corporate, or institutional banking
• Investment banking or M&A
• Leveraged & Acquisition Finance

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