Director, Real Estate Finance

NES Global Talent; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm based in Singapore seeks a Head of Real Estate Financing. The candidate should have 12–15 years of experience in banking or the real estate industry and proven skills in managing real estate financing transactions. Responsibilities include driving business growth across the Asia Pacific region and leading full transaction execution. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with a Bachelor’s degree. The role offers a permanent headcount within a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of relevant experience in banking or real estate industry.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end real estate financing or investment transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deliver under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth of the real estate financing business across the Asia Pacific region.
• Build new client relationships to expand the platform’s real estate lending presence.
• Lead full transaction execution from term sheet discussions to closing.

Skills

Real Estate experience

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Reference: BH-24530

• Permanent headcount, based in Singapore
• Candidates must haveRealEstateexperiencewith a commercial bank, investment bank and/orrealestatefund

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth of the real estate financing business across the Asia Pacific region, including supporting the design and rollout of new financing solutions
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing the institution’s capital efficiency and overall portfolio strategy
• Build new client relationships to expand the platform’s real estate lending presence
• Maintain and deepen existing client relationships to uncover further lending and investment opportunities
• Lead full transaction execution—from term sheet discussions to structuring, credit assessment, documentation, and closing
• Prepare and oversee credit submissions, financial projections, and real estate investment analyses
• Coordinate closely with internal functions such as credit, risk, legal, compliance, and operations to ensure smooth deal processes
• Monitor the regional real estate loan portfolio proactively, including identifying higher‑risk exposures and working with relevant teams on remediation strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline
• 12–15 years of relevant experience in banking or real estate industry
• Proven track record in managing end‑to‑end real estate financing or investment transactions
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, credit analysis, and preparing investment or credit memos
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deliver under tight timelines
• Strong team player who can work independently while also guiding and mentoring junior team members
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

If you are keen to have a preliminary chat, please send me your CV directly to [e-mail] quoting reference number CL/BH-24530/FB.

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Reg No. R1548449
BeathChapman Pte Ltd
EA Licence: 16S8112

Company Background

Ethos BeathChapman is a global group of executive recruitment experts in Asia, Australia and EMEA, with a network beyond. We connect the world's exceptional companies to exceptional people.

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