At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in sourcing and executing debt financing for European real assets equity strategies.
- Company: Ares is a leading firm focused on shared prosperity and fostering diverse talent.
- Benefits: Inclusive work environment with a commitment to employee development and career growth.
- Other info: Proficiency in MS suite and knowledge of European languages is advantageous.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team driving innovative debt capital market solutions in London.
- Qualifications: Minimum 6 years of experience in commercial real assets financing in Europe required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Ares is seeking to recruit a Senior Associate within the Debt Capital Market team in London. The Team is responsible for sourcing and executing debt financing for the firm’s European real assets equity strategies.
The successful candidate will have proven CRE debt experience and be familiar with related (1) secured loan and security finance documentation as well as (2) interest rate hedging and (3) transactional banking matters. Working with internal and external CRE debt stakeholders, the role will involve assisting with the origination of new loan facilities for equity strategies, pro-actively providing advice on issues regarding loan performance and identifying refinance opportunities.
Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities- Assist lead originators throughout the new borrowing lifecycle in the delivery of RFPs, lender correspondence, modelling, facility agreement/security documentation negotiation and drawdown process.
- Maintain and provide advice and recommendations on issues relating to watch-listed and non-performing loans.
- Conduct forward-looking monitoring and assessment of loan performance, comparing against underwriting standards and business plans.
- Support lender credit function in providing information relating to any concession/waiver requests from the borrower, including advice and recommendations.
- Acting liaison between internal and external parties (including legal, valuers, property management companies, lenders, etc.)
- Monitoring market developments and trends including providing analysis of impact on the bank’s facilities, development and implementation of facility-specific measures in critical facilities.
- Ad-hoc exposure to projects to improve ongoing loan and hedge reporting or transactional banking opportunities.
- At least 6 years of experience in commercial real assets financing in Europe.
- Expertise in debt due diligence and transaction management.
- Experience in underwriting and/or managing performing and non-performing loans but also granular property knowledge.
- Familiarity with LMA structured finance.
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and the ability to work autonomously.
- Strong analytical, written, verbal, and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in MS suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as market research services.
- Knowledge of European languages (German, Dutch, Italian, French, or other) is advantageous.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
Senior Associate, European Real Assets Debt Capital Markets employer: Ares Management Corporation
Located in London, Ares values collaboration and responsibility, offering a welcoming environment. The team focuses on fostering diverse backgrounds and experiences, ensuring a rich culture of growth and innovation.
Contact Details:
Ares Management Corporation Recruitment Team
