Director of Loan Operations (CRE Finance Advisory)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European commercial real estate finance advisory is seeking a Director of Loan Operations based in London. This senior role involves overseeing all operational delivery, implementing best practices, and managing relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have substantial experience in real estate finance and a proven ability to lead operational teams, driving success as the business scales.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in real estate finance, banking operations, or fund administration.
• Strong understanding of CRE debt structures.
• Experience in leading payment operations in a client-facing capacity.

Responsibilities

• Own the operations function across multiple mandates.
• Oversee payment execution and compliance with lender terms.
• Build and manage a team to support operational delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Debt advisory

Operational risk mitigation

Job description

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Director of Loan Operations (CRE Finance Advisory), London (City of London)

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a senior operations professional to lead all aspects of operational delivery across a high-growth, market-leading European commercial real estate finance advisory firm. Operating at the forefront of debt and structured finance, you will work with top-tier stakeholders and institutional lenders across the UK and continental Europe. As the business continues to scale rapidly, this role will be pivotal in building out robust infrastructure, overseeing complex transaction workflows, and ensuring seamless execution across a growing pipeline of real estate finance mandates.

Responsibilities:

• Own the operations function across multiple mandates involving debt advisory, development finance, and structured capital
• Oversee payment execution, draw schedules, and compliance with lender terms across all live mandates
• Implement robust internal controls and best-in-class workflows around deal settlement, reporting, and post-completion obligations
• Manage the interface with client finance teams, lenders, custodians, and legal counsel
• Lead systems upgrades or platform integrations to scale the operational capability of the business
• Build and manage a small team to support operational delivery as deal volume grows
• Contribute to strategic decisions around transaction infrastructure, service provider selection, and operational risk mitigation
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and KYC/AML obligations across all mandates

Qualifications & Skills:

• 7+ years’ experience in real estate finance, banking operations, or fund administration
• Strong understanding of CRE debt structures and the full lifecycle of loan and capital transactions
• Experience in leading payment operations or treasury functions, ideally in a client-facing or third-party capacity
• Proactive, process-driven mindset with experience improving or scaling operational platforms
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including direct client interaction and team leadership

As Director of Loan Operations (CRE Finance Advisory), you will enjoy a supportive environment and gain valuable experience with a market leader, further expanding your knowledge and rapidly progressing your career in the Real Estate Finance sector.

If you have the right skills and are looking to fast-track your career, please send your CV for immediate review to [emailprotected]