Managing Director | Real Estate M&A | Leading Global Investment Bank

A standout opportunity has opened up for a Managing Director to lead and grow the Real Estate M&A franchise out of the London office of one of the world's most respected investment banks. This is a senior, high-visibility hire with a genuine mandate to shape the direction of the platform.

The bank has built a strong real estate practice globally across capital markets and advisory, with a clear focus on the mid-market, and is now investing seriously in scaling its M&A capability in Europe to match. The platform, brand, and balance sheet are already there, alongside a deep international network that gives the London team a real edge on cross-border mandates.

What they're looking for is the right person to take it to the next level. You'll inherit a credible book of client relationships and a talented team beneath you, with the autonomy to build out further, set strategy, and own the P&L.

The deal landscape across European mid-market real estate M&A is as interesting as it's been in years — take-privates, platform consolidations, cross-border carve-outs, sponsor exits, and a wave of activity across logistics, living, healthcare real estate, and alternatives. This is a role for someone who wants to be at the centre of that, leading the conversations that matter with REITs, sponsors, and corporates across the region, with the firepower of a global franchise behind them.

The team will consider strong candidates from investment banks, M&A boutiques and advisory houses, or Big 4 M&A and corporate finance teams. The non-negotiable is genuine real estate sector experience — this is a coverage and origination role at its core, so deep relationships across listed real estate, private capital, and the sponsor community are essential. You'll either be an established MD, or a strong Director ready to step up, with a clear track record of originating and executing real estate M&A transactions in Europe.

Equally important is the leadership credibility to build and develop a team, and the commercial maturity to operate as a senior figure across the bank.

Genuinely entrepreneurial MD seats in real estate M&A are rare. This one combines an established global platform with the freedom to build something in London — backed by a leadership team that has been clear about its ambitions for the sector and is putting real resources behind it. Compensation is structured to reward the build, with meaningful upside for the right person.