Investment Manager - Real Estate Debt

Octopus Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Westminster is looking for an ambitious Investment Manager to boost their Real Estate Debt business. This senior role demands expertise in sourcing and executing lending opportunities in the UK market. Candidates should possess a strong network, have a proven track record in real estate transactions, and demonstrate commercial acumen. The position offers a competitive salary, untracked holiday, and a hybrid working environment, combining office work and home office arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and pension plan

Untracked holiday

Hybrid working model

Life insurance and income protection

Private medical insurance

Electric vehicle leasing

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate debt or finance.
• Proven track record of executing transactions.
• Strong understanding of the UK real estate market.

Responsibilities

• Source and originate new lending opportunities.
• Manage transactions from origination to completion.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Origination of lending opportunities

Strong network across brokers and borrowers

Deal structuring and negotiation

Market analysis

Financial modelling

Education

RICS / CFA / CAIA qualification

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Investment Manager to play a pivotal role in growing our Real Estate Debt business. This is a senior origination‑focused position, requiring a proven ability to generate new lending opportunities and convert them into executed transactions. You will hit the ground running, delivering new business from day one while helping shape strategy and mentoring junior team members.

Origination & Business Development

• Independently source and originate new lending opportunities across the UK.
• Leverage an established network of brokers, advisers, and borrowers to drive immediate deal flow.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and meetings to strengthen origination channels – (the role requires the majority of time out of the office).
• Monitor and analyse market activity to identify areas of opportunity.
• Drive origination targets, with accountability for results.

Deal Assessment & Execution

• Take the lead in assessing new opportunities, including pricing, structure, and viability.
• Manage transactions from origination through to completion, including term sheet negotiation and execution.
• Prepare and present high‑quality investment papers for Credit Committee.
• Work closely with internal teams (legal, risk, operations) to ensure timely and successful delivery.

Market Insight & Team Contribution

• Share market intelligence to shape origination strategy and competitive positioning.
• Support the Head of Investment in refining origination processes and improving efficiency.
• Mentor junior members of the team and contribute to overall team development.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in real estate debt, lending, or finance (or equivalent transactional background).
• Demonstrable track record of origination and execution of transactions.
• Strong and active network across brokers, introducers, and borrowers.
• Proven ability to bring opportunities into the business immediately.
• Solid understanding of the UK real estate market (living, investment, commercial, and development).
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to structure deals and negotiate effectively.
• Financial modelling and credit analysis proficiency preferred.
• RICS / CFA / CAIA qualification an advantage.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, bonus, pension and share incentive plan.
• Untracked holiday.
• Hybrid working – our people spend 3 days a week in the office.
• Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace, one‑to‑one coaching through Wellness Cloud, Digital GP, Shout & more.
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender.
• Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Electric vehicle leasing.