Summary

This is a senior origination role at ThinCats, Shawbrook’s specialist lending brand, focused on debt facilities for independent sponsor-led acquisitions in the UK lower mid-market. The role develops sponsor relationships, structures and executes complex transactions, and leads deal teams including junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Originate new independent sponsor debt opportunities
• Qualify transactions against sponsor criteria and risk appetite
• Underwrite target businesses and sponsor equity certainty
• Structure and negotiate complex acquisition finance facilities
• Prepare and supervise credit papers and recommendations
• Lead deal teams through diligence and completion
• Maintain senior sponsor and internal stakeholder relationships