Manager - Debt Capital Markets (Real Estate Finance)

Debt Capital Markets Manager (Commercial Real Estate Finance)

Location: London

A leading UK REIT is seeking an experienced Real Estate debt management professional to join its established Capital Markets and Treasury team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the execution of debt financing transactions — while taking responsibility for the ongoing management and monitoring of the business’ loan portfolio.

This opportunity combines financing transactions, lender engagement and portfolio monitoring, with close collaboration across investment, development, asset management and finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support lender marketing and engagement, including the preparation of financing materials.
• Coordinate lender due diligence, acting as a principal point of contact for lenders, advisers, internal stakeholders and shareholders.
• Maintain loan portfolio information, monitor covenant compliance and undertake sensitivity and stress testing to assess covenant headroom and potential risks.
• Oversee loan drawdowns and support ongoing loan administration, including waivers, consents and amendments.
• Support the preparation of investment committee papers, board materials and strategic financing presentations.
• Work closely with internal teams to reflect financing requirements in asset business plans and transaction execution, ensuring deal information remains accurate and up to date.

The person

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• A minimum of four years’ real estate finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of loan documentation and the ongoing management of financing arrangements.
• Experience supporting or leading real estate loan execution and closing processes.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• A relevant degree in finance, accounting, real estate or a related discipline.
• A relevant professional or postgraduate qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or RICS.
• The ability to interrogate financial information, challenge assumptions and draw clear conclusions from complex data.
• Experience working with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook capabilities.
• A highly organised, numerate and analytical approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• An interest in large-scale commercial property or infrastructure developments.