Director - Origination & Execution

Senior Director – Real Estate Credit (Origination & Execution)

Location: London (with European remit)
Sector: Real Estate Credit / Private Capital

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The Opportunity

A rapidly growing, institutionally backed real estate credit platform is seeking to hire a Senior Director to support its next phase of expansion. The business has deployed c.£1bn+ to date and focuses on senior and whole-loan financing across the UK and EU living sector, including build-to-rent, co-living, and residential development.

This role has been created to build out a key capability within the platform, with a particular focus on larger-cap transactions and more institutional deal flow.

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Key Responsibilities

Origination & Deal Leadership

• Source, structure, and execute senior lending transactions end-to-end

• Lead negotiations with borrowers, sponsors, and counterparties

• Drive complex capital solutions across larger-cap opportunities

Syndicated & Institutional Transactions

• Originate and execute club and syndicated loans

• Work alongside leading institutional lenders and capital partners

• Focus on scaling deal size and complexity within the platform

Strategic Growth

• Play a key role in building out a core vertical within the business

• Contribute to strategy, product development, and market positioning

• Expand sponsor and intermediary relationships

European Expansion (Optional)

• Leverage existing networks to originate cross-border opportunities

• Support the platform’s expansion into European markets

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Candidate Profile

• Strong background in real estate credit, leveraged finance, or private capital

• Proven track record in originating and executing senior lending transactions

• Experience with larger-cap and/or syndicated deals

• Strong commercial judgement and structuring capability

• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating in a high-growth environment

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Why Join

• Opportunity to join a scaling, entrepreneurial platform with institutional backing

• Exposure to large, complex transactions with top-tier sponsors

• High level of autonomy, visibility, and impact

• Ability to shape a key growth area within the business

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.