Associate – Commercial Real Estate Loan Management

Are you experienced in managing commercial real estate loans post close?

We're partnering exclusively with a leading real estate debt investment organisation seeking an Associate to join its London-based portfolio management team. This role sits at the heart of the post-origination process, overseeing a portfolio of performing CRE investment and development loans across the UK and Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with experience in loan servicing, loan agency, debt portfolio management or CRE loan asset management who enjoys working across complex transactions, borrower relationships and ongoing facility management.

Working closely with borrowers, lenders, facility agents and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of commercial real estate debt facilities throughout their lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of commercial real estate investment and development loans following financial close.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for borrowers, facility agents and lending counter parties.
• Monitoring compliance with loan agreements, including financial covenants, reporting requirements and key deliverables.
• Reviewing and analysing borrower requests, including waivers, consents, amendments and modifications.
• Performing detailed cashflow analysis and waterfall calculations to assess loan performance and borrower compliance.
• Coordinating major loan lifecycle events including drawdowns, repayments, restructurings and refinancings.
• Reviewing legal and finance documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with facility terms.
• Preparing recommendations and supporting materials for internal credit and investment committees.
• Working closely with legal, asset management and investment teams to protect lender interests throughout the life of each facility.

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• 2+ years' experience within commercial real estate loan servicing, loan administration, loan agency, debt portfolio management, CRE debt asset management or a similar post-closing loan management function.
• Experience managing commercial real estate investment and/or development loans.
• Strong understanding of loan documentation, covenant monitoring, waivers, amendments and borrower reporting requirements.
• Exposure to cashflow modelling, waterfall calculations and financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting directly with borrowers, lenders and external advisers.
• The ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• A degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business or a related discipline.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded real estate debt agency and play a key role in managing a significant portfolio of UK and European commercial real estate loans.

You’ll gain exposure to complex transactions, institutional-quality assets and sophisticated lending structures while working alongside experienced investment, legal and asset management professionals.

• 3 days per week in the London office
• 2 days working from home