Associate - Asset Backed Lending Real Estate

As an Associate, you will support the execution and ongoing management of asset backed credit facilities. You will work alongside senior deal leads to underwrite new transactions, coordinate due diligence, and monitor portfolio performance-ensuring investments deliver risk-adjusted returns and adhere to established covenants.

Client Details

Join a specialist credit investor focused on private debt strategies investing in real estate and asset-backed credit on a pan-European basis with a focus on capital solutions, sale and leasebacks, IG loans and platform finance.

Description

• You will support on underwriting new transactions, build and refine financial models, negotiate term sheets, coordinate closing, and monitor live exposures across Europe.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and due diligence on lending opportunities.
• Be competent with financial modelling; build and maintain detailed financial and covenant models (cash-flow waterfalls, stress tests, sensitivity analyses)
• Assist in preparing credit proposals and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends and developments within financial services and real estate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders.

Profile

A successful Associate should have strong experience in underwriting across asset backed lending, with a core focus across Real Estate.

• Buyside experience / Funds would be preferred rather than sellside
• A strong understanding of asset-based lending and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and Microsoft Excel.
• A degree in finance, economics, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to work in a fast-paced environment - it's a lean team so you must be keen to rolling up your sleeves and being hands on

Job Offer

• A competitive salary based on experience
• Permanent position within a reputable team
• A collaborative and supportive work environment in London.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the exciting world of asset-based lending in real estate, we encourage you to apply today!