Partner, Real Estate Private Credit

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established investment management firm is seeking a Partner in Real Estate Private Credit in London, focusing on sourcing and executing private credit transactions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of UK commercial real estate, with at least 15 years of experience in the field. This role includes both leadership and governance responsibilities, guiding portfolio management and strategic growth within the firm.

Benefits

Competitive package including salary and performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in real estate private credit or lending.
• Proven track record in UK CRE debt transactions.
• Strong underwriting, structuring, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, structure, and execute private credit transactions.
• Oversee a growing portfolio focusing on returns.
• Lead UK platform expansion and relationship building.

Skills

Real estate private credit

UK CRE debt transactions

Underwriting and structuring

Leadership

Stakeholder management

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 Partner, 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 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