Head of Commercial Real Estate Private Credit

Page Executive; Greater London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking a Head of Commercial Real Estate Private Credit. This role involves sourcing and executing private credit transactions within the UK CRE market, focusing on risk-adjusted returns and strategic relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. A competitive package is offered, including a base salary and performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Competitive package including base salary and performance-based bonus

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in commercial real estate private credit or lending, ideally from a credit fund.
• Proven track record in UK CRE debt transactions.
• Familiarity with leveraged structures and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Source, structure, and execute private credit transactions in UK commercial real estate.
• Oversight of a growing portfolio with a focus on strong risk-adjusted returns.
• Lead UK platform expansion as part of long-term strategy.

Skills

Commercial real estate private credit experience

Underwriting and structuring skills

Negotiation skills

Strong market knowledge of UK CRE

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

• Leadership opportunity. New commercial real estate private credit strategy.
• Established investment management firm. Strong track record in Private Markets.

About Our Client

Our client is a UK headquartered investment firm which specialises in private market strategies. Their platform spans real estate, energy infrastructure, and private credit, offering both equity and debt solutions.

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a Head of Commercial Real Estate Private Credit to join an established investment manager in London.

Origination & Execution

• Focus on sourcing, structuring, and executing private credit transactions in UK commercial real estate.
• Deal sizes expected to range from £25m-£50m+, with flexibility for portfolio aggregation or leverage.
• Emphasis on tailored financing solutions across the capital stack (senior, mezzanine, whole loans).

Portfolio & Risk Management

• Oversight of a growing portfolio with a focus on strong risk-adjusted returns.
• IRR targets of 10-13%, with room for lower returns where leverage or granularity improves performance.
• Active monitoring of asset performance and risk management strategies.

Strategic Growth

• Leadership in UK platform expansion as part of long-term strategy.
• Building relationships with borrowers, developers, brokers, and institutional partners.

Leadership & Governance

• Representation at investment committees and senior leadership forums.
• Mentorship and development of investment team; fostering a high-performance culture.

The Successful Applicant

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 15 years in commercial real estate private credit or lending, ideally from a credit fund.
• Proven track record in UK CRE debt transactions (investment and development).
• Strong underwriting, structuring, and negotiation skills.
• Deep market knowledge of UK CRE; European exposure beneficial.
• Familiarity with leveraged structures and capital markets.

Attributes

• Entrepreneurial and commercially driven.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

Competitive package including base salary and performance-based bonus aligned with strategic impact