Job Description
A leading alternative real estate finance platform is seeking a Senior / Director‑level Originator to support the continued growth of its real estate debt business. This is a front‑end, commercially focused role, centred on originating, structuring and executing complex development, bridging and transitional lending opportunities.
The role is well‑suited to experienced originators from bridging, development finance or alternative lending backgrounds who are comfortable working on non‑standard transactions and bespoke capital solutions. You will originate opportunities, shape deal structures, lead negotiations and take transactions from initial conversation through to completion.
In addition to personal origination responsibility, the role includes oversight and mentoring of junior team members, helping to maintain high standards of execution across a growing, high‑performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Origination & Relationship Development
* Originate new real estate debt opportunities across bridging, development and short‑term alternative finance markets.
* Build and maintain senior relationships with property developers, sponsors, advisers, brokers and other key intermediaries.
* Act as relationship lead for key clients, driving repeat business and long‑term partnerships.
* Identify opportunities requiring more complex structuring, higher leverage or transitional solutions aligned to the platform’s risk appetite.
Deal Structuring & Execution
* Structure and execute bespoke debt solutions, including senior, whole‑loan and higher‑leverage transactions.
* Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, structure, security and terms.
* Work closely with Credit, Risk, Legal and Portfolio teams to progress transactions efficiently from mandate through to completion.
* Present transactions clearly and commercially to internal approval forums where required.
Team Leadership & Oversight
* Provide guidance and support to junior originators and execution staff.
* Support the development of origination strategy, underwriting standards and execution discipline.
* Oversee live deal flow to ensure quality, pace and appropriate risk management.
Market Presence & Collaboration
* Represent the business within the development finance and alternative lending market.
* Support wider business development and origination initiatives.
* Ensure smooth handover of completed transactions into portfolio management.
* Share market insight and client intelligence with senior leadership to inform lending strategy.
Experience & Profile
* Proven origination experience within bridging finance, development finance or alternative real estate lending.
* Track record of originating and closing complex or non‑standard real estate debt transactions.
* Strong network across UK developers, sponsors, advisers and intermediary channels.
* Commercially minded, relationship‑driven and comfortable leading transactions end‑to‑end.
* Experience mentoring or supporting junior originators or execution staff.
* Confident dealing with senior internal stakeholders and external counterparties.