Director – Debt Finance (Specialty lending)

Posted:
2/10/2026, 4:18:39 AM

Location(s):
Greater London, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
On-site

About OakNorth 
OakNorth is the bank for the UK’s most ambitious businesses. Since 2015, we’ve lent over $21bn across the UK and US, helping businesses grow, create jobs and build for the future — while delivering strong outcomes for our customers and savers. 
We specialise in backing businesses that don’t fit neatly into traditional banking models, combining expert human judgement with technology to deliver bespoke lending solutions. 

The Role 
We’re looking for a Director, Speciality Finance to join our Debt Finance team in London. 
This is a front-office origination role for someone who thrives in complexity. You’ll originate, structure and execute bespoke debt solutions across specialist and non-standard situations — where creativity, commercial judgement and strong credit thinking really matter. 
You’ll own deals end-to-end and build long-term relationships with borrowers, sponsors and intermediaries, working closely with Credit and Portfolio teams to deliver high-quality, risk-aligned growth. 

OakNorth

Website: https://oaknorth.co.uk/

Headquarter Location: Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Employee Count: 251-500

Year Founded: 2005

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Non-equity Assistance

Industries: Banking ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Lending