Real Estate Finance Originator - Development or Bridging
Salary/Rate:Negotiable
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Real Estate & Infrastructure Debt
Job ref:JN -052025-83667_1748374335
Post Date:27. 05. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter
Louis Nwosu-Hope
Associate Director, Real Estate & Infrastructure Debt
About the Role
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Originator with a clear specialisation in either development finance or bridging finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating new lending opportunities, managing relationships with UK-based developers and intermediaries, and structuring tailored finance solutions for complex transactions.
You will join a high-performing, collaborative team and play a key role in driving the fund's growth in the UK mid-market lending space.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate and structure real estate debt transactions in the UK, focused exclusively on either development finance or bridging finance.
- Build and manage a network of relationships with developers, property companies, brokers, and advisers across the UK.
- Lead the end-to-end execution of transactions, including term sheet negotiation, credit analysis, and coordination of due diligence and closing.
- Prepare and present detailed investment papers to the investment committee, articulating the transaction rationale, risks, and mitigants.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing to help shape origination strategy and ensure the fund remains competitive.
Candidate Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in UK real estate finance, with a proven track record in either development finance or bridging finance.
- Strong network of contacts across the UK mid-market - particularly developers, brokers, and intermediaries.
- Deep understanding of the risks and structuring nuances relevant to your area of focus.
- Demonstrable ability to originate, negotiate, and close transactions with minimal oversight.
- Commercially astute with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with UK planning, legal, and regulatory frameworks related to real estate lending.
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