Real Estate Advisory, Associate Director in London

At Grant Thornton we do things differently – looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work‐life balance.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our London‐based Real Estate Advisory team works across debt advisory, equity advisory and restructuring, supporting clients throughout the asset lifecycle. We advise investors, developers, operators, lenders and public sector bodies, including private equity, institutions, corporates, housebuilders, banks and non‐bank lenders, across the living, office, industrial, retail, hotels and alternative sectors.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As an Associate Director within our team you will drive day‐to‐day execution of real‐estate advisory mandates—including debt/equity capital raising, refinancing, structured finance and special situations—while supporting senior colleagues and collaborating across service lines. The role is primarily UK‐focused but offers exposure to international opportunities through our global network practice, you will:

• Transaction Execution: Drive day‐to‐day delivery of debt and equity advisory mandates, including structuring, lender engagement, due diligence, and documentation for development, investment, and refinancing transactions.
• Financial Analysis & Modelling: Build and review detailed cashflow models, and sensitivity analyses; prepare financing memoranda and information packs for lenders and/or investors.
• Market Intelligence: Research and interpret real estate market trends across sectors (living, office, industrial, retail, hotels, alternatives) to inform financing strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support Directors and Partners in managing client and lender relationships; coordinate Q&A and transaction processes.
• Business Development: Assist in preparing pitches, proposals, and marketing materials; contribute to origination efforts and cross‐service collaboration.
• Team Support: Provide guidance to junior colleagues and share real‐estate expertise with other service lines.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Associate Director, you’ll need the following experience:

• Experience in real estate finance/advisory (debt advisory, corporate finance, restructuring or capital markets).
• Degree qualified in finance, economics, real estate, or a related discipline, or with equivalent professional experience.
• Professional qualification desirable but not essential: ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CFA or RICS.
• Strong technical skills in financial modelling and analysis; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure and within tight deadlines.

What We Offer

An attractive compensation package, flexible working, an inclusive culture, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact to our clients—underpinned by our values: purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.