Real Estate Debt Origination VP/Director

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

Job summary

Caravel is seeking a VP/Director-level real estate debt professional to lead loan origination in the UK real estate market. The role involves originating, structuring, underwriting and executing loans from inception through to completion, with equity participation potential as the platform grows.

You will work closely with founders on a broad lending mandate (£5m–£50m) across property sectors, delivering autonomous ownership of transactions and building a sustainable origination pipeline.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in UK commercial real estate lending, ideally gained within a bank, debt fund or alternative lender.
• Ability to independently structure, analyse and underwrite transactions with minimal supervision.
• Thorough understanding of credit risk, loan structuring and transaction execution.
• Commercial appetite and interpersonal skills to develop relationships and generate new business.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to work within a small, growing team.

Responsibilities

• The role combines deal origination, structuring, underwriting and execution, with a clear emphasis on developing into a successful loan originator.

Skills

Real estate debt

Job description

Caravel is seeking a VP/Director-level real estate debt professional to lead loan origination in the UK real estate market. The role involves originating, structuring, underwriting and executing loans from inception through to completion, with equity participation potential as the platform grows.

You will work closely with founders on a broad lending mandate (£5m–£50m) across property sectors, delivering autonomous ownership of transactions and building a sustainable origination pipeline.