Head of UK Real Estate Transactions

Barings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barings in London seeks a Senior Director to lead UK real estate transactions, overseeing underwriting, due diligence, and deal execution. The role requires deep market knowledge, strong modelling skills, and the ability to work across private equity, consultancy, or fund management environments.

The candidate will lead UK acquisitions, guiding strategy with Research, and work with Portfolio Managers to optimize sales and asset life-cycle performance, including mentoring a small team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of real estate experience with direct transaction leadership.
• Deep understanding of UK real estate market and deal lifecycle.
• Strong modelling and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK Acquisitions and underwriting through deal execution.
• Collaborate with Research and Strategy to identify market trends.
• Advise Portfolio Managers on sales strategies and execution.
• Coordinate with Portfolio and Asset Managers across asset lifecycle.
• Oversee a two-person junior team and mentor their development.
• Prepare detailed investment memos for investment committee.

Skills

Real estate

Transactions

Excel modelling

Leadership

Due diligence

Underwriting

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling

Job description

Barings in London seeks a Senior Director to lead UK real estate transactions, overseeing underwriting, due diligence, and deal execution. The role requires deep market knowledge, strong modelling skills, and the ability to work across private equity, consultancy, or fund management environments.

The candidate will lead UK acquisitions, guiding strategy with Research, and work with Portfolio Managers to optimize sales and asset life-cycle performance, including mentoring a small team.