Associate Director Origination

About FRP

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 850 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.

We’re looking for a driven and commercially minded Associate Director to join our Origination team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and leading projects that directly contribute to FRP’s growth. You’ll work closely with our Corporate Finance and Debt Advisory teams, helping to shape origination strategy and deliver meaningful results.

• Monitor and analyse the market to identify themes, angles and opportunities
• Market map relevant and interesting sectors
• Build and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally with potential clients/targets
• Work closely with CF/DA partners and directors to support new business objectives
• Lead origination projects from start to finish, ensuring strong pipeline management across all targets and projects on an ongoing basis
• Support training and development of more junior origination team members
• Assist with team management responsibilities when required
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement within the origination team
• Build relationships with intermediaries to expand professional network and share market intelligence
• Collaborate closely with the PE Coverage team

• Proven experience in deal origination, corporate finance, private equity, or business development
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify market opportunities and assess financial viability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport across all levels
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience working with CRM systems and understanding of GDPR compliance
• A degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in professional services, private equity, or legal sectors is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong self‑motivation, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
• Experience in team leadership or mentoring is a plus

• 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

At FRP, 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.