Director / MD / Partner - Real Estate Debt Advisory

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate advisory firm in London is seeking an experienced professional to originate and execute real estate debt transactions across European and global markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong network of lenders and capital providers, along with a proven track record in this domain. This role offers an uncapped earning potential within a collaborative and high-performance environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation structure

Uncapped earning potential

Opportunity to work with seasoned industry professionals

Qualifications

• A proven track record of raising real estate debt.
• Strong origination capabilities and relationships with capital providers.
• Deep understanding of European real estate capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure and execute real estate debt transactions.
• Leverage your own network to drive new business opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice on capital structure and financing solutions.

Skills

Origination capabilities

Relationship management with capital providers

Fluency in Spanish and/or Italian

Understanding of European real estate capital markets

Job description

Overview

Operating at the forefront of real estate capital markets, the firm specialises in raising both debt and equity across cross-border transactions, with a core focus on real estate and selective infrastructure mandates. With a reputation for executing complex financings across luxury hospitality, residential, logistics, office, and alternative asset classes, the team has built an enviable track record and an extensive international network.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate, structure and execute real estate debt transactions across European and global markets
• Leverage your own network of lenders, sponsors and investors to drive new business opportunities
• Provide best-in-class strategic advice to clients on capital structure and financing solutions
• Collaborate with a high-performing, entrepreneurial team on cross-border, multi-asset mandates
• Maintain deep engagement with market participants including banks, debt funds, insurers and other institutional lenders

Your Background

• A proven track record of raising real estate debt, either from another advisory platform or debt fund
• Strong origination capabilities and relationships with capital providers across Europe
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Italian language skills are beneficial
• Deep understanding of European real estate capital markets and a commercial approach to deal-making
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with high expectations and high rewards
• Credibility and experience operating at the Director or MD level, with a hunger to contribute to a high-growth platform

Why Join?

• Join a firm with a global client portfolio and blue-chip track record across real estate sectors
• Work alongside seasoned industry professionals with deep sector expertise and strong execution credentials
• Access a diverse pipeline of deals and clients across Europe and beyond
• Thrive in a high-performance, low-ego culture where entrepreneurial thinking is valued

Enjoy uncapped earning potential with a highly competitive compensation structure