Asset Manager

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate services company is seeking a Senior Asset Manager to support their EMEA portfolio of loans. The ideal candidate will oversee the servicing and accounting of real estate loans, prepare performance reports, and ensure compliance with loan documents. Key qualifications include experience in the UK and European real estate finance sector, strong analytical skills, and client-facing communication abilities. This role offers opportunities for significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in real estate finance.
• Strong knowledge of LMA standard loan documentation.
• Experience servicing real-estate debt transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support management of the EMEA portfolio of commercial real estate loans.
• Prepare loan performance reports and analyses.
• Evaluate and present recommendations for lender consent items.

Skills

Experience in UK and European real estate finance sector

Debt due diligence

Analytical skills

Client-facing communication skills

Business development skills

Financial modeling in Excel

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Job description

Role: Senior Asset Manager - Loan Services

Location: London

About the Role

CBRE is seeking a London based Asset Manager whose primary responsibility will be supporting the management of CBRE's growing EMEA portfolio of commercial real estate loans. The candidate is responsible for the monitoring, servicing and accounting of the loan portfolio. The position is expected to periodically provide inputs for budgets, cost recovery, income, business and operating issues, along with recommendations.

What You’ll Do

• Service commercial real estate loans in the UK and continental Europe and monitor their performance and ability to support loan payments.
• Prepare loan performance reports.
• Provide general customer service to lenders and borrowers.
• Evaluate and prepare recommendations for lender consent items on loan and real estate related issues and present those recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage the set‑up of new loans in the loan servicing system and maintain the integrity of loan information.
• Monitor loan document compliance by borrowers, including maintenance of property insurance and hedging, and submission of rent rolls, covenant calculations and property operating statements.
• Prepare operating statement analyses and other collateral review activities.
• Assist junior members of staff with the above.
• Special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK and European real estate finance sector.
• Experience servicing real‑estate debt transactions within the UK and/or Europe across various asset classes as well as investment and development loans.
• Debt due diligence, credit analysis and transaction management expertise.
• Execution and documentation experience, including a sound knowledge of LMA standard loan documentation.
• Excellent analytical skills, both commercial and financial, including advanced knowledge of real‑estate financial modelling in Excel. The ability to prepare and present financing proposals with the skill and experience to influence and overcome objections.
• Business development skills: existing borrower contacts and personal network in the sector is preferred.
• Strong, client‑facing written and verbal communication skills (interacting with lenders, investors and borrowers).
• Presentation skills.
• A team player mentality.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent with five years+ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real‑estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realise your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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