Asset Manager - Real Estate Loan Portfolio

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

Job summary

A leading global commercial real estate service provider is seeking an experienced Asset Manager for their London office. This role involves managing a growing EMEA portfolio of commercial real estate loans, monitoring performance, and providing insights for budgetary and operational issues. Candidates should have experience in the UK and European real estate finance sectors, along with strong analytical and communication skills. A degree level education or equivalent experience is required. The position offers the chance to be part of a collaborative and dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing real estate debt transactions within the UK and/or Europe.
• Execution experience with LMA standard loan documentation.
• Ability to prepare and present financing proposals.

Responsibilities

• Service commercial real estate loans and monitor their performance.
• Prepare loan performance reports for stakeholders.
• Evaluate recommendations for lender consent items.

Skills

Experience in UK and European real estate finance sector

Debt due diligence and credit analysis

Excellent analytical skills

Strong client-facing communication skills

Business development skills

Team player mentality

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

Excel for financial modelling

Job description

Asset Manager – Real Estate Loan Portfolio

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 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 and property operating statements.
• Prepare operating statement analyses and other collateral review activities.
• Special projects as required.

What You’ll Need

• 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 an 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 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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