Senior Director – Real Estate Credit (Origination & Execution)
Location: London (with European remit)
Sector: Real Estate Credit / Private Capital
The Opportunity
A rapidly growing, institutionally backed real estate credit platform is seeking to hire a Senior Director to support its next phase of expansion. The business has deployed c.£1bn+ to date and focuses on senior and whole-loan financing across the UK and EU living sector, including build-to-rent, co-living, and residential development.
This role has been created to build out a key capability within the platform, with a particular focus on larger-cap transactions and more institutional deal flow.
Key Responsibilities
Origination & Deal Leadership
* Source, structure, and execute senior lending transactions end-to-end
* Lead negotiations with borrowers, sponsors, and counterparties
* Drive complex capital solutions across larger-cap opportunities
Syndicated & Institutional Transactions
* Originate and execute club and syndicated loans
* Work alongside leading institutional lenders and capital partners
* Focus on scaling deal size and complexity within the platform
Strategic Growth
* Play a key role in building out a core vertical within the business
* Contribute to strategy, product development, and market positioning
* Expand sponsor and intermediary relationships
European Expansion (Optional)
* Leverage existing networks to originate cross-border opportunities
* Support the platform’s expansion into European markets
Candidate Profile
* Strong background in real estate credit, leveraged finance, or private capital
* Proven track record in originating and executing senior lending transactions
* Experience with larger-cap and/or syndicated deals
* Strong commercial judgement and structuring capability
* Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating in a high-growth environment
Why Join
* Opportunity to join a scaling, entrepreneurial platform with institutional backing
* Exposure to large, complex transactions with top-tier sponsors
* High level of autonomy, visibility, and impact
* Ability to shape a key growth area within the business
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