Associate, Commercial Real Estate Lending - #2094606

An established investment platform is seeking an Associate to join its Commercial Real Estate Lending team in London, offering hands-on exposure across the full deal lifecycle. This role provides the opportunity to work on complex transactions while building strong sponsor relationships in a dynamic credit environment.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established investment manager with a strong track record across private markets, including private credit, real estate, infrastructure and alternative investments. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, they focus on delivering long-term value while maintaining high standards of professionalism, integrity and innovation.

Description

The Associate will support senior team members across all aspects of Commercial Real Estate Lending, including:

• Supporting origination of new lending opportunities and developing sponsor relationships
• Analysing and structuring transactions across a range of asset classes and risk profiles
• Building detailed financial models, including downside and scenario analysis
• Coordinating and assessing due diligence, including legal, valuation and technical workstreams
• Preparing investment papers, credit memos and presentations for internal committees
• Assisting with transaction execution, including documentation and closing processes
• Monitoring portfolio performance and supporting ongoing asset management and reporting

Profile

Candidates should have:

• 2-4 years' experience in real estate finance, structured credit or investment banking
• Strong academic background from a reputable institution
• Advanced financial modelling skills (Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• A proactive, collaborative and intellectually curious approach
• Spanish language skills are advantageous

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary and bonus package
• Broad exposure across the full deal lifecycle
• Opportunity to work within a growing and high-performing credit platform
• Collaborative, inclusive and entrepreneurial working environment
• Hybrid working model