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Director Residential & Commercial Real Estate Lending UK - Page Executive

Page ExecutiveLondon🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This Director of Real Estate Lending role offers a significant opportunity to lead origination and execution for a well-capitalized UK firm, building on your established market relationships and credit expertise. You'll thrive here if you're driven to shape lending strategies and deliver bespoke solutions, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model enhancing your dynamic approach. This is an excellent chance to make a substantial impact in a reputable investment management firm.

Quick overview

SeniorityLeader
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationLondon, United Kingdom

Job description

Our client is a well regarded and well capitalised investment management firm in the UK.

Description

My client is looking for Director of Residential & Commercial Real Estate Lending to lead the origination, structuring, and execution of property loans across the UK, with a focus on deal sizes between £1 million and £30 million. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong market relationships, deep credit expertise, and a hands-on approach to deal-making in the mid-market space.

Key Responsibilities:

Origination & Market Coverage

  • Source and originate residential & commercial development, bridging, and investment loans across the UK.
  • Maintain and grow a network of brokers, developers, family offices, and other introducers.
  • Identify underserved market segments and develop tailored lending solutions.

Credit & Structuring

  • Lead credit analysis, financial modelling, and risk assessment for new transactions.
  • Structure bespoke lending solutions, including senior, mezzanine, and stretch senior facilities.
  • Prepare and present detailed investment papers to the credit committee.

Execution & Portfolio Management

  • Manage the full transaction lifecycle from term sheet to drawdown.
  • Oversee third-party due diligence (valuations, legal, QS, etc.).
  • Monitor ongoing loan performance and proactively manage risks and borrower relationships.

Strategic Input

  • Contribute to the fund's lending strategy and deployment targets.
  • Provide market intelligence and competitor insights to inform pricing and risk appetite.
  • Support the development of new lending products and underwriting frameworks.

Profile

Candidate Profile:

Experience:

  • 8-12+ years in real estate lending, structured finance, or private credit investing.
  • Demonstrable track record of originating and executing residential and / or commercial loans in the £1m-£30m range.
  • Strong understanding of UK planning, development, and residential and commercial real investment markets.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong origination network.
  • Excellent credit judgement and structuring capabilities.
  • Confident communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
  • CFA, ACA, MRICS, or similar qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Job Offer

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary and performance-linked bonus.
  • Hybrid office environment, two days work from home and three days in the office or with clients.
  • Opportunity to shape a growing lending platform with institutional capital.
  • Flat structure with direct access to senior leadership and investment committee.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture.

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