Director - Real Estate Private Equity Transactions | London, UK | Flexible

Selby Jennings; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European real estate investment firm is seeking a Director for Real Estate Private Equity Transactions. This role involves origination, transaction execution, financial modeling, and asset management. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and a strong academic background in finance or economics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in real estate private equity or investment banking.
• Strong academic background in finance or economics.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new investment opportunities across Europe.
• Leading structuring, underwriting, and negotiation of real estate deals.
• Building and reviewing sophisticated financial models.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Finance

Economics

Job description

Director - Real Estate Private Equity Transactions

Director - Real Estate Private Equity Transactions

Selby Jennings London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 1 day ago Flexible Job Permanent Negotiable

Company Overview

A leading, independent European real estate investment firm is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director to join its dynamic team. With a track record of over €5 billion in transactions and a reputation for delivering exceptional returns across market cycles, this firm operates at the forefront of complex, cross-border real estate private equity investments. The company is known for its entrepreneurial culture, deep domain expertise, and long-standing partnerships with global institutional investors.

Role Responsibilities

As a director, you will play a pivotal role in the full lifecycle of real estate private equity transactions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Origination: Identifying and developing new investment opportunities across Europe, leveraging an extensive network of industry contacts.
• Transaction Execution: Leading the structuring, underwriting, and negotiation of complex real estate deals, including sale and leasebacks, portfolio acquisitions, and corporate-backed real estate transactions.
• Financial Modelling: Building and reviewing sophisticated financial models to assess investment viability and returns.
• Presentation & Reporting: Preparing and delivering high-impact presentations and investment committee materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Asset Management & Exit Strategy: Overseeing post-acquisition performance, driving value creation, and executing strategic exits including refinancings, break-up strategies, or REIT conversions.

Role Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in real estate private equity, investment banking, or Big Four, with a strong focus on real estate investments.
• Expertise: Proven track record in executing and managing complex real estate transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Technical Skills: Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and deal structuring capabilities.
• Languages: Fluency in English is essential; additional European languages are highly desirable.
• Education: Strong academic background in finance, economics, or a related field; professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, CFA) are a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team with a strong entrepreneurial ethos and a commitment to excellence. If you are passionate about real estate private equity and thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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