Investment Associate Real Estate Debt (Origination)

Whats in it for you

This is a chance to join a leading real estate debt team in a front-line origination role. Youll gain direct exposure to borrowers brokers and a variety of transactions while working in a collaborative entrepreneurial environment. For the right person it offers strong career progression and the opportunity to play a key role in the growth of our platform.

The role:

Were looking for a commercially minded and ambitious Investment Associate to help grow our Real Estate Debt business. The role is centred on origination and new business generation building strong relationships with brokers borrowers and advisers identifying attractive lending opportunities and supporting the expansion of our UK loan book.

Youll bring a solid understanding of real estate together with the drive and energy needed to generate deal flow. Youll also support senior colleagues with the assessment and execution of transactions. This is a client-facing role with exposure to business development market engagement and a broad range of transactions across commercial investment and living sectors.

What youll be doing:

Origination & New Business

• Source and develop new lending opportunities across the UK.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with brokers borrowers advisers and other market contacts.
• Represent the firm at industry events conferences and meetings to grow origination channels.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to spot opportunities.
• Support senior team members in meeting origination targets.

Deal Assessment & Execution

• Review and assess new opportunities providing input on structure and viability.
• Support the execution of transactions from first engagement through to completion.
• Prepare investment papers for Credit Committee.
• Liaise with internal teams (legal risk operations) to ensure smooth delivery.

Market Insight & Collaboration

• Undertake market research to help shape origination strategy.
• Share market knowledge with the team to support pipeline development and work closely with colleagues across the investment and wider debt teams.

Qualifications :

Experience in real estate debt finance or a related sector.

Exposure to business development origination or client relationship management.

Strong knowledge of the UK real estate market (investment commercial living and development sectors).

Working knowledge of financial modelling (preferred but not essential).

Strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build relationships over the long term

RICS / CFA / CAIA qualification an advantage.

Additional Information :

A competitive salary bonus pension and share incentive plan 
Untracked holiday 
Hybrid working our people spend 3 days a week in the office 
Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud Digital GP Shout & more 
Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender 
Life insurance critical illness cover and income protection 
Private medical insurance for you and your family 
Electric vehicle leasing 

Our Values 
At our core we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. Thats why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders employees customers communities environment and shareholders are considered in every decision we make. 

We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development we embrace and celebrate all races genders religions sexual orientations ages disabilities and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Were proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability including neurodiversity and mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to opt-in to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process well be happy to accommodate where possible.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time