Director-Level ABL Opportunities

Company: Buckden Partners
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

We are currently supporting various clients in the recruitment of a range of senior Director-level Asset Based Lending (ABL) roles across the UK, as they continue to scale high-growth, well-capitalised lending platforms with strong market momentum.

These are UK-wide positions that can be based anywhere in the country, offering genuine flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping established ABL strategies.

Our clients are seeking experienced senior leaders who want greater influence, stronger deal flow, and the ability to build high-performing origination functions within specialist lending environments.

Below are a couple of examples of the roles we are currently recruiting for:

Senior Business Development Director (ABL)

A senior origination role driving high-value ABL activity, structuring complex deals, and building strong introducer relationships across the market. This is a true “hunter” role with full autonomy and strategic influence.

Corporate Sales Director (ABL / Business Finance)

A senior client-facing role focused on origination, relationship management, and delivering tailored lending solutions in partnership with credit and underwriting teams.

What you’ll bring (both roles)

  • Director-level experience in ABL or specialist commercial finance
  • Strong ABL network of introducers and industry contacts
  • Proven structuring skills across complex asset-backed transactions
  • Strong track record of originating and closing deals (£200k–£70m+)
  • Typically delivering 5–15+ funded transactions annually
  • Commercial, self-starting, and comfortable operating autonomously

What’s on offer

  • UK-wide flexibility – can be based anywhere in the UK
  • Senior autonomy with real strategic influence
  • Strong appetite across ABL, invoice finance, and real estate lending
  • Six-figure base salary plus generous bonus and benefits
  • Opportunity to join ambitious, fast-growing lending platform

Posted: May 23rd, 2026