Director - Real Estate Finance

Role description

About FRP

FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Forensic Services, Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate 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.

Role Overview

The Director - Real Estate Finance, is responsible for structuring debt and equity on commercial, development, and residential investment transactions. This role involves servicing clients’ real estate financing needs, managing brokers and senior brokers, and supporting the growth and strategy of FRP Real Estate Advisory. The Director reports to the Partner - Real Estate Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Structure debt and equity for commercial, development, and residential investment transactions

Support key partners and introducers by servicing their clients’ financing needs

Build and maintain key partner and introducer relationships

Maintain deep knowledge of markets, competitors, and the wider financial industry

Ensure compliance with FCA standards for CPD and market standards

Meet targets and create new business opportunities

Report to the Partner, Real Estate Finance, in a timely manner on all relevant matters

Prepare for weekly team meetings and monthly reviews

Mentor and manage brokers and senior brokers within the team

Enhance market knowledge to progress within the corporate structure

Uphold and promote FRP Advisory Group core values

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years’ experience in real estate

Educated to degree standard or equivalent professional qualifications

Understanding of the Real Estate Finance Market

Proficient in financial modelling in Excel

Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work under pressure and to timelines

Experience building trust and implementing structure within teams

Our Values

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

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP Advisory Group, 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.