Partner | Debt Advisory - KFCA
Knight Frank
In this Debt Advisory role, you will originate and execute mandates, advising on capital structuring and financing options to support acquisition and development projects. You will work closely with our Capital Markets colleagues across residential and commercial sectors, influencing senior stakeholders with credible pitches. You will maintain lender relationships and represent the firm at industry events, contributing to fee income growth across the UK and Europe. This role offers a chance to shape debt strategies in a leading real estate advisory practice within a collaborative, client-centric culture.
Pay / Benefits- competitive salary
- Originate and execute debt advisory mandates via existing client relationships and market connections
- Advise on capital structuring, refinancing, and acquisition/development financing solutions
- Deliver persuasive pitches to senior audiences with credibility
- Maintain and expand relationships with lenders
- Represent the firm at conferences, dinners, and industry events with travel
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Debt Advisory
- Proven track record in arranging debt across varying market conditions; experience with >25m, preferably >50m
- Ability to independently originate debt advisory mandates
- Active network of lender relationships that convert into engagements
- Ability to source and execute mandates effectively
- Strong understanding of commercial real estate financing, including bank and non-bank lenders
- Calm, confident and credible pitching
- Trust-building and relationship development
- Clear, persuasive communication
- Capital structuring
- Debt advisory and financing solutions
- Relationship management with lenders
Reference: WJ-747_31195542