Director, Origination – Real Estate Credit (UK)
A leading UK real estate credit platform, backed by a global asset manager, is looking to hire an exceptional Director-level Originator to support the deployment of significant discretionary capital across the UK.
This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most well-capitalised credit strategies in the market, with capital deployed directly from the parent fund — offering true certainty of execution, scale, and flexibility.
The Opportunity
Originate £1m–£150m+ real estate loans across all UK asset classes
Focus on medium-term lending (5–6 years) with a flexible mandate across senior, whole loan, and structured credit
Deploy capital at scale from a fully discretionary balance sheet
Work alongside a highly experienced investment team with institutional pedigree
Operate in a platform designed to compete at the top end of the market
The Role
Lead origination of high-quality real estate credit opportunities across the UK
Build and deepen relationships with institutional sponsors, private equity real estate funds, and top-tier borrowers
Drive deal flow through both direct origination and key intermediary channels
Shape and influence structuring alongside internal investment teams
Play a central role in capital deployment across a growing, high-conviction strategy
The Profile
We are specifically targeting individuals currently operating within:
Blackstone / KKR / Apollo / Starwood / Brookfield / Ares / Goldman Sachs / Morgan Stanley
Leading private credit / private debt funds or institutional real estate lenders
You will likely have:
8–15+ years’ experience in real estate finance / private credit
A demonstrable track record of originating and executing UK real estate debt transactions
Deep relationships with institutional sponsors and sophisticated borrowers
Strong structuring and commercial judgement across complex transactions
The ambition and credibility to operate at a top-tier, institutional platform
Why This Role
Capital certainty – deploy directly from a major global balance sheet
Scale – transact across the full spectrum from mid-market to large-cap
Flexibility – no asset class constraints, ability to structure creatively
Platform – high-calibre team, strong track record, and significant growth mandate
Economics – highly competitive compensation aligned with performance
This role is suited to a top-performing originator looking to step into a platform with greater capital backing, flexibility, and the ability to execute at scale, without the constraints typical of more capital-restricted lenders