Valuations Surveyor wanted for Real Estate lending role
We are working with a global asset management firm that manages capital on behalf of large institutional and insurance clients across multiple asset classes, including commercial real estate debt and equity.
They are looking to hire a Loan Asset Manager and would love someone from a valuations advisory role, that can transition and grow into the role.
This is a fully in-house loan asset management / loan portfolio management role, sitting directly within the investment platform of the firm. They can offer you:
* Decision-making authority over loan assets
* Regular interaction with investment committees and senior stakeholders
* A platform to build a long-term career, broaden skill sets, and grow with the business
* Exposure across UK and pan-European markets and all major real estate asset classes
About you
* 2-4 years of valuations experience at a real estate advisory firm
* Degree-level education (or equivalent); industry certifications a plus
* Solid understanding of real estate fundamentals
* Exposure to multiple real estate asset classes
* Strong analytical and cash-flow modelling skills
* Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with senior stakeholders
* A collaborative, detail-oriented, and accountable mindset
The role
You will manage a portfolio of commercial real estate loans, taking responsibility for asset performance throughout the life of the investment. Working closely with borrowers, advisors, and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing value.
Key responsibilities include:
* End-to-end management of a CRE loan portfolio
* Review and interpretation of loan documentation
* Engagement, review, and approval of third-party valuations
* Analysis and negotiation of loan modifications and waiver requests
* Preparation of recommendations for internal approval forums and investment committees
* Review and approval of consent and loan utilisation requests
* Quarterly asset reviews, including expected loss modelling
* Input into underwriting assumptions for new lending activity
* Market and sector research, including preparation of white papers and presentations
* Monitoring primary and secondary market trends
* Ongoing interaction with borrowers, servicers, legal counsel, valuers, and other advisors
* Day-to-day oversight and direction of an offshore analyst team
* Contribution to technology and infrastructure initiatives supporting the platform