Vice President Structured Finance

Selby Jennings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm in Greater London is seeking a professional with over 6 years of experience in securitisation or structured finance. The ideal candidate must possess strong financial modeling and analytical skills, and thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include structuring deals, managing cash flows, and working closely with senior leadership. This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with founding partners and shape innovative financing solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in securitisation or structured finance roles.
• Experience in an investment bank's securitisation desk is preferred.
• Familiarity with credit ratings processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Structuring deals and securitising cash flows with asset-backed bonds.
• Building and maintaining financial models for cash flow management.
• Marketing and selling bonds to institutional investors.

Skills

Securitisation experience

Financial modeling skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

We are working with a leading Pan-European real estate investment firm established in 2003. The business has co-invested in and managed over £4 billion of transactions across real estate, including office, retail, and industrial properties in the UK, Northern, and Western Europe.

The firm is known for its entrepreneurial culture and lean team structure, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making. You'd be working directly alongside the founding partners, who were previously working at tier one banks.

Role Responsibilities

• Structuring deals and securitising cash flows by issuing asset-backed bonds.
• Building and maintaining detailed financial models to manage long-term cash flows.
• Obtaining credit ratings from agencies and managing those relationships effectively.
• Marketing and selling bonds to institutional investors such as insurance companies and pension funds.
• Working closely with the founding partners and collaborating across the investment team to deliver innovative financing solutions.

Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 6 years' experience in securitisation, structured finance, or related capital markets roles.
• Experience on a securitisation desk within an investment bank, with strong technical skills in structuring and modelling.
• Familiarity with credit ratings processes and agency relationships (ratings agency experience is a plus but not essential).
• A solid understanding of capital markets and institutional investor dynamics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex transactions end-to-end.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment.

For a confidential conversation, please feel free to apply with a copy of your CV.