Associate Director, Real Estate Debt

About Us

Aviva Investors is the global asset‑management arm of Aviva plc. We manage £261billion in assets with a team of 1,000 people across nine countries, focused on client‑first solutions, sustainability and responsible investment.

The Associate Director – Real Estate Debt leads the origination, underwriting, structuring and execution of real‑estate lending transactions within the private markets team. The role supports business growth, delivers attractive risk‑adjusted returns for clients and strengthens Aviva Investors’ private credit platform.

• Support origination, underwriting, structuring and execution of lending transactions.
• Model, analyse and assess investment opportunities, including IRR drivers and risk‑adjusted returns.
• Lead due diligence activities and prepare investment committee papers.
• Support client reporting and business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counter parties.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.

• Experience in a financial, credit or investment environment with real‑estate lending or investing expertise.
• Strong analytical skills, financial modelling and risk assessment capabilities.
• Knowledge of property investment markets, commercial trends and European lending.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with proactive use of AI and technology.
• A continuous‑improvement mindset and a track record of influencing others positively.
• Strong commercial judgement and a commitment to excellent client outcomes and stakeholder service.

• Competitive salary based on skills, experience and qualifications.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity tied to performance and the Aviva Investors business.
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva contributes up to 14% of your contribution.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with a flexible option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Aviva‑funded private medical benefits and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through the Matching Share Plan.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options such as cycle‑to‑work.
• Inclusive policies covering parental and carer’s leave.
• Annual voluntary day, 3days of volunteering time to support communities.

Aviva is inclusive and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you do not tick every box, and we consider all forms of flexible working, including part‑time and job shares.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of application, please email us at GlobalR