Associate Director, Capital & Debt Advisory – Leveraged Finance, Strategy and Transactions, London
EY Capital & Debt Advisory is seeking a Leveraged Finance Associate Director to join its market‑leading team to support deal execution and origination. The team has recently been named Global Capital Debt Advisor of the Year for 2026 and regularly closes high‑profile transactions for sovereign, private equity, corporate, not‑for‑profit and entrepreneurial clients on debt‑related matters including refinancings, acquisition‑related financings, leveraged transactions, finance raisings and amendments.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and working as part of a team on projects from start to finish covering all transaction stages from initial proposal right through to completion.
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients and all stakeholders during a transaction process on day‑to‑day matters.
- Overseeing the work of project teams and coordinating various work streams, liaising with and managing stakeholders on transactions including key client contacts, lenders and other advisors.
- Leading and managing the delivery of high‑quality transaction documentation, including the preparation of information packs, management presentations, term sheets, structuring and financial analysis and other project deliverables.
- LBO modelling: analysing business forecasts, undertaking and evaluating scenario analysis, building financing overlays and covenant calculations.
- Supporting business development initiatives, including the production of high‑quality collateral, developing pitch documents and attending meetings with clients and prospects.
- Coaching and contributing to the development of more junior team members.
- Further developing your own business network.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Significant experience in leveraged finance or debt advisory, including a lead role in day‑to‑day project management.
- Strong financial modelling experience related to debt transactions.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, building close working relationships with clients, lenders and other advisors.
- Experience assisting senior team members with partner coverage, marketing and proposal preparation.
- Proactive network building with professional intermediaries, private equity houses, corporate targets and clients.
- Deep understanding of debt markets and the ability to adapt solutions as transactions evolve.
- Confidence in client situations, providing tailored, bespoke solutions that demonstrate value.
- Sound commercial judgement and the ability to generate creative solutions to problems.
- Strong financial acumen and a solid understanding of financial statements.
- Agility to convert analysis into various outputs, including board‑level presentations.
- Ability to manage and develop junior team members.
- Strong time‑management skills, keeping the team informed of progress and highlighting issues as appropriate.
What We Look For
- Extensive experience working in debt advisory, banking or a related field, operating in a deal‑related environment, ideally with leveraged finance experience.
- Strong organisational and project‑management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proven team player, able to build effective relationships with individuals, organisations and clients.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines.
- High personal drive and motivation to succeed.
- Accounting / finance qualification or similar.
- Quick learner and ability to keep abreast of industry developments.
- Commitment to business development and strong internal relationships within EY.
Benefits
EY offers a flexible, inclusive environment that empowers you with future‑focused skills and world‑class experiences to help you thrive in a global, multi‑disciplinary network.
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