Senior Investment Manager

Aberdeen Corporate Services Limited; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm is seeking a Senior Investment Manager in London to manage and grow its Commercial Real Estate Lending business. The ideal candidate will have a track record in senior lending deals and provide leadership throughout transaction lifecycles. Benefits include 40 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and flexible benefits. Join us to make a positive impact on clients' investments.

Benefits

40 days’ annual leave

16% employer pension contribution

Discretionary bonuses

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Season ticket loans

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record of originating senior lending deals across Europe, including the UK.
• Ability to lead transactions through their full lifecycle.
• Broad origination network.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with borrowers, brokers, originators, and advisers.
• Prepare credit analyses, including credit ratings and ESG risk profiles.
• Manage transactions from inception to completion.

Skills

Experience in fixed-rate insurance lending

Strong Solvency II knowledge

Credit ratings expertise

Strong risk analysis skills

Mentoring experience

Job description

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Senior Investment Manager

Apply locations: London | Employment type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Yesterday | Time left to apply: End Date: August 26, 2025 (12 days left to apply) | Job requisition id: R0072931

Job Description

At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group.

Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work to attract and retain the industry’s best talent.

Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.

We are focused on growing our wealth platforms and repositioning our asset management business to meet client demand, supported by leading technology and talent.

Aberdeen comprises three businesses: interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each focusing on evolving client needs:

• interactive investor, the UK’s second-largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enabling UK individuals to plan, save, and invest effectively.
• Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, creating value for their clients.
• Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager focusing on market themes through public markets or alternative assets.

About the role

We seek an experienced professional to support the origination and management of our growing Commercial Real Estate Lending business, investing across the UK and Europe, handling private credit mandates mainly in insurance and pensions, along with internal funds and co-investments with large institutional investors. The role involves growing the business and managing an extensive portfolio of investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with borrowers, brokers, originators, and advisers. Understand our investment criteria and screen transactions accordingly.
• Prepare credit analyses, including credit ratings and ESG risk profiles.
• Structure transactions with appropriate financial and other covenants.
• Prepare and present investment papers for committees.
• Discuss transactions, pipelines, outlook, and performance with clients.
• Manage transactions from inception to completion and ongoing maintenance.
• Support sales and market efforts through client meetings, conferences, and market materials.
• Assist with reporting and governance requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in fixed-rate insurance lending, with strong Solvency II, credit ratings, and insurance regulation knowledge.
• Proven track record of originating senior lending deals across Europe, including the UK.
• Broad origination network.
• Ability to lead transactions through their full lifecycle.
• Strong risk analysis and underwriting skills.
• Experience in mentoring early and mid-career colleagues.

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and wish to apply under this scheme, please notify us in your application, and we will support you through the process.

Our Benefits

We offer more than a salary: 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, discretionary bonuses, private healthcare, and flexible benefits including gym discounts, season ticket loans, and employee discounts. Learn more about our benefits here.

Our Business

Our focus is on enabling clients to be better investors, structured around three growth vectors tailored to client needs. Discover more here.

Inclusivity and Support

We value diversity in all its forms and are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive workplace. If you need assistance or adjustments due to disability, please inform us during your application, and we will provide support.

About Us

Aberdeen aims to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group, committed to excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. Learn more about us here.