Partner, Real Estate Private Credit

Leadership opportunity. New commercial real estate private credit strategy.
Established investment management firm. Strong track record in Private Markets.

About Our Client

Our client is a UK headquartered investment firm which specialises in private market strategies. Their platform spans real estate, energy infrastructure, and private credit, offering both equity and debt solutions.

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a Partner, Real Estate Private Credit to join an established investment manager in London.

Origination & Execution

Focus on sourcing, structuring, and executing private credit transactions in UK commercial real estate.
Deal sizes expected to range from £25m-£50m+, with flexibility for portfolio aggregation or leverage.
Emphasis on tailored financing solutions across the capital stack (senior, mezzanine, whole loans).

Portfolio & Risk Management

Oversight of a growing portfolio with a focus on strong risk-adjusted returns.
IRR targets of 10-13%, with room for lower returns where leverage or granularity improves performance.
Active monitoring of asset performance and risk management strategies.

Strategic Growth

Leadership in UK platform expansion as part of long-term strategy.
Building relationships with borrowers, developers, brokers, and institutional partners.

Leadership & Governance

Representation at investment committees and senior leadership forums.
Mentorship and development of investment team; fostering a high-performance culture.

The Successful Applicant

Experience & Skills

Minimum 15 years in real estate private credit or lending, ideally from a credit fund.
Proven track record in UK CRE debt transactions (investment and development).
Strong underwriting, structuring, and negotiation skills.
Deep market knowledge of UK CRE; European exposure beneficial.
Familiarity with leveraged structures and capital markets.

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