Associate Director/Director - Debt Advisory - Asset Based Lending specialist in London

About FRP

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory and Restructuring 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.

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an Associate Director/Director-level, Asset Based Lending (ABL) specialist, within our Debt Advisory team. You will lead the origination, structuring, and execution of ABL debt transactions for mid-market sponsor and corporate clients. This role requires deep expertise in both traditional ABL structures and broader debt advisory solutions, including acquisition finance, and refinancing strategies. You will work closely with Partners to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients and support the strategic growth of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Origination & Business Development
  • Identify and originate new ABL debt advisory mandates through direct client engagement, intermediary networks, and private equity relationships.
  • Work across FRP service lines to identify and execute ABL debt advisory mandates.
  • Develop tailored financing solutions aligned with clients’ strategic objectives (e.g., M&A, growth capital, working capital optimization).
  • Maintain and expand a strong network of ABL lenders, including banks, credit funds, and alternative finance providers.
• Transaction Execution
  • Lead / support end-to-end execution of ABL debt transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and documentation.
  • Coordinate with internal teams/service lines and external stakeholders (lenders, advisors, lawyers).
  • Oversee financial modelling, covenant analysis, and capital structure optimization.
• Strategic Advisory
  • Provide independent advice on debt capacity, funding options, and market conditions.
  • Support clients through refinancing, recapitalization, and covenant resets.
  • Advise on the integration of ABL facilities within broader capital structures.
  • Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging financing structures.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Provide guidance on technical and commercial aspects of ABL transactions to the wider team.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and growth of the debt advisory and ABL service line.
  • Represent the firm at industry events and thought leadership forums.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in debt advisory or ABL (direct lending or advisory).
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of ABL structures (receivables, inventory, plant & machinery, commercial property, cashflow), debt markets, legal documentation, advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Communication style: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Network: Established relationships with private equity firms, corporate clients and ABL lenders.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong track record of originating opportunities, leading transactions and closing deals.
• Leadership: Collaborative leadership style, with a passion for developing talent and fostering a high-performance culture.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• ACA, CFA, or MBA desirable.
• Experience across multiple sectors (e.g., manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare).
• Familiarity with cross-border financing and syndicated loan structures.

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.