Associate - Real Estate Credit

A leading global institutional real estate investor managing a diversified portfolio of direct real estate and real estate-related investments across multiple geographies and property sectors, including office, retail, hospitality, residential/living, industrial, logistics and alternative assets.

They are looking for a suitable candidate to join the Real Estate team as an Associate in London – focusing on credit and hybrid investments across the capital structure.

• Assist in analysing, structuring, recommending and when approved, closing new deals, including due diligence, underwriting and legal documentation
• Assume primary role in financial modelling of transactions with assistance from deal lead
• Assist with preparation of IC papers for submission to senior investment staff
• Work with 3rd party managers in the evaluation of eligible transactions
• Provide assistance to senior team members in business development, relationship management and manager performance monitoring
• Provide assistance with the asset management and performance monitoring of existing loan positions and ensure timely and accurate reporting is submitted to control functions and senior management

• Strong academic background, with a degree in finance, accounting, banking or a related discipline
• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within real estate debt financing, real estate debt capital markets, structured finance, or real estate-focused banking/advisory
• Solid understanding of real estate financial structures and capital stacks, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely
• Strong financial modelling skills with high attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Bloomberg is advantageous
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders
• Analytical, results‑oriented and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment with multiple work streams and deadlines