VP - Real Estate Capital Advisory & Transactions

Belmont Search Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Search Ltd. in London seeks a Vice President to lead complex real estate capital transactions across European markets within a leading global investment bank and private capital advisory firm.

You will structure, model and execute portfolio recapitalisations, JVs and equity solutions, collaborating with senior bankers and institutional investors to drive value and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in real estate investment banking, M&A, corporate finance, capital advisory or real estate private equity.
• Experience in real estate recapitalisations, JVs, structured equity and complex capital solutions.
• Exceptional financial modelling and underwriting capabilities with complex equity structures.
• Understanding of European real estate markets and institutional capital.

Responsibilities

• Structure, analyse and execute complex real estate transactions, including portfolio recapitalisations, JVs, continuation vehicles and preferred equity solutions.
• Lead sophisticated financial modelling, underwriting, valuation and equity structuring analysis.
• Advise on portfolio-level transactions, capital structures and corporate/platform investments.
• Work directly with senior bankers, investment managers and institutional investors throughout transaction execution.
• Present transaction economics, investment structures and underwriting assumptions to institutional LPs alongside distribution colleagues.
• Manage transaction due diligence, execution processes and junior team members.

Skills

Real estate investment banking

M&A

Corporate finance

Private equity

Job description

Salary for this role is circa £175,000-£200,000 fixed + 100% bonus + strong benefits

London | Leading Global Investment Bank / Private Capital Advisory Firm

This opportunity sits with a leading global investment banking and private capital advisory firm seeking to appoint a Vice President within its London Real Estate team.

This is a highly technical, transaction-focused role, with a particular emphasis on complex real estate portfolio recapitalisations, joint ventures, structured equity solutions and corporate/platform transactions across European markets.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior bankers advising institutional real estate investment managers, private equity sponsors and investors on sophisticated capital transactions. The position also offers significant exposure to institutional LPs, working alongside the firm's global distribution teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, analyse and execute complex real estate transactions, including portfolio recapitalisations, JVs, continuation vehicles and preferred equity solutions.
• Lead sophisticated financial modelling, underwriting, valuation and equity structuring analysis.
• Advise on portfolio-level transactions, capital structures and corporate/platform investments.
• Work directly with senior bankers, investment managers and institutional investors throughout transaction execution.
• Present transaction economics, investment structures and underwriting assumptions to institutional LPs alongside distribution colleagues.
• Manage transaction due diligence, execution processes and junior team members.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong background in real estate investment banking, M&A, corporate finance, capital advisory or real estate private equity.
• Demonstrable transaction experience involving real estate recapitalisations, JVs, structured equity and complex capital solutions.
• Exceptional financial modelling and underwriting capabilities, including experience analysing complex equity structures and investor returns.
• Strong understanding of European real estate investment markets and institutional capital.
• Commercially astute, articulate and confident engaging with senior investment professionals and institutional investors.
• Ideally operating at VP level or equivalent, with approximately 9-10+ years of relevant experience.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised advisory platform, working on sophisticated real estate capital transactions with significant client exposure, responsibility and career progression.