Our client is a leading global institutional real estate investor managing a diversified portfolio of direct real estate and real estate-related investments across multiple geographies and property sectors, including office, retail, hospitality, residential/living, industrial, logistics and alternative assets. They are looking for a suitable candidate to join the Real Estate team as an Associate in London – focusing on credit and hybrid investments across the capital structure. Main Responsibilities Assist in analysing, structuring, recommending and when approved, closing new deals, including due diligence, underwriting and legal documentation Assume primary role in financial modelling of transactions with assistance from deal lead Assist with preparation of IC papers for submission to senior investment staff Work with 3rd party managers in the evaluation of eligible transactions Provide assistance to senior team members in business development, relationship management and manager performance monitoring Provide assistance with the asset management and performance monitoring of existing loan positions and ensure timely and accurate reporting is submitted to control functions and senior management Background & Qualifications Strong academic background, with a degree in finance, accounting, banking or a related discipline 2–4 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within real estate debt financing, real estate debt capital markets, structured finance, or real estate-focused banking/advisory Solid understanding of real estate financial structures and capital stacks, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely Strong financial modelling skills with high attention to detail and numerical accuracy Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Bloomberg is advantageous Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders Analytical, results-oriented and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple workstreams and deadlines