Aurelius Finance makes key hire in North of England
Aurelius Finance Company has appointed James Elliot in the newly-created role of new business specialist, North, as the private debt firm extends its operations in the North of England.
In his new post, Elliot will be responsible for originating, structuring, and executing complex secured debt mandates in the North of England.
He was previously director of origination at ABN AMRO Commercial Finance. During his 13 years at the firm, he worked with sponsor-backed and privately owned businesses to structure and deliver asset-based lending facilities to support their corporate transactions, refinancings, turnarounds, and growth.
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Before joining ABN AMRO, Elliot was a relationship manager at RBS Invoice Finance where he focused on the lending landscape across the North of England.
“We are delighted to welcome James to Aurelius Finance Company to drive our new business activities across the North of England,” said James Marler, head of new business at Aurelius Finance Company.
“The region has been a catalyst for our growth, as demonstrated by the bespoke facilities which we have provided to National Timber Group, Trutex and The Original Factory Shop over recent years.
“Expanding our origination capacity in a region that offers great opportunities to support traditional British manufacturing is an exciting next step.”
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“Aurelius Finance Company is on an impressive growth trajectory, and I am excited to now be a part of that,” added Elliot.
“Our team achieved record deployment levels in 2023 and then again in 2024 with the portfolio surpassing £175m, supported by additional Wells Fargo funding. This is testament to the team’s capabilities and strength.
“I look forward to expanding the business in the North of England, leveraging both my experience and my network to identify opportunities to support UK mid-market companies with bespoke financing solutions to achieve a range of corporate objectives.
“I will primarily base myself across Leeds and Manchester but would welcome the chance to engage with professional advisors across the entire region as we grow our business here.”
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