Global Securitized Products - Commercial Real Estate Asset Manager - Associate

Short Job Description:
Join our Asset Management team as an Associate, where you will support the management of a diverse portfolio of complex commercial real estate loans across the UK, Europe, and APAC, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.
Are you passionate about real estate finance and ready to make a meaningful impact? As an Associate in Asset Management, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, manage a portfolio of complex CRE loans, and develop your expertise in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with colleagues across origination, credit, legal, and middle office, helping to deliver best services for our clients. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and thrive on teamwork, we encourage you to apply.
Job Summary:
As an Associate, Asset Management in our Commercial Real Estate team, you will support the Executive Director in managing a portfolio of loans and loan-on-loans secured by UK, European, and APAC real estate financings. You will collaborate with asset management, middle office, credit, origination, and legal teams, serving as a key point of contact for day-to-day loan management. You will assist with financial modelling, tracking deliverables, managing significant loan events, and reviewing borrower information throughout the loan life-cycle, covering both income producing and development CRE loans.
Job Responsibilities:
Support the Executive Director in managing a portfolio of loans and loan-on-loans secured by UK, European, and APAC real estate loans
Collaborate with loan originators, structurers, credit, middle office, and legal teams, reviewing finance documents and management information
Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day management of each loan, both internally and with external stakeholders
Address queries promptly and prepare recommendations for senior management
Assist in creating financial models, tracking deliverables, and managing significant loan events
Liaise with borrowers, facility agents, and representatives to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Review waiver and modification requests, analyse impacts, and prepare recommendations for approvers
Review draft transfers, waterfalls, redemption statements, and calculations for accuracy
Coordinate with third-party advisors, borrowers, and lenders on development loan drawdowns and funding recommendations
Produce internal monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports
Manage book tasks such as review of P&L, balance sheet projections, and capital allocations
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, business, or a related field
Proven experience in real estate lending or loan management, with a focus on finance or real estate sectors
Expertise in analysing complex financial data and creating detailed reports
Proficiency in Excel and financial modelling
Exceptional organisational skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Effective communication skills, able to convey complex information to diverse audiences
Collaborative team player, able to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and external partners
Resilient and determined, able to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Skilled in prioritising tasks and meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
Experience managing both income producing and development CRE loans
Experience with asset management tasks
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
Ability to prepare and deliver internal presentations
Familiarity with loan-on-loan structures and cross-border real estate transactions preferable
Commitment to delivering high-quality client service
Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development
This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.