Partner | Debt Advisory - KFCA

About The Role

Since being established in 2018, the Debt Advisory team has grown year-on-year and continues to grow fee income across the UK and Europe. We work closely with our Capital Markets colleagues in both residential and commercial sectors.

We are looking for a driven, commercially minded professional with strong interpersonal skills, confidence with senior stakeholders, and a proven track record in deal origination.

• Originate and execute debt advisory mandates through existing client relationships and market connections.
• Advise clients on capital structuring, refinancing, and acquisition / development financing solutions.
• Deliver compelling, persuasive pitches to senior audiences, demonstrating credibility and confidence.
• Maintain and expand relationships with lenders.
• Represent the firm at conferences, dinners, and industry events, with regular travel as required.

• A minimum of 3 years+ experience in a Debt Advisory role.
• Demonstrable track record in arranging debt across varied market conditions, with experience in managing transactions greater than £25m, and preferably £50m+.
• Proven ability to independently originate debt advisory mandates.
• Active network of relationships that convert into fee-paying engagements.
• Ability to source and execute mandates effectively.
• Excellent understanding of the commercial real estate financing market, including experience of working with bank and non-bank lenders.

• Calm, confident, and credible when pitching to senior audiences. Builds trust quickly.
• Clear, persuasive communicator who can read the room and adjust tone and pace instinctively.
• Passionate about networking and relationship building.
• Faultless and credible presentation skills.
• Excellent judgement on capital structure, risk, and process management.
• High levels of discretion and integrity.
• Resilient and emotionally intelligent.
• Team player with a long-term, strategic mindset.
• Driven and ambitious with a shared goal of growing fee income across the business.

Competitive salary