At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-value Commercial Real Estate loans and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
- Company: Join a leading institutional platform in real estate finance.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, professional development, and exposure to strategic decision-making.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with strong growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Elevate your career in a prestigious, hands-on role with significant impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in Finance or related field; 3 years experience in loan servicing or real estate finance.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
A rare opportunity has arisen for a highly capable and ambitious professional to join a leading institutional platform, managing a portfolio of complex, high-value Commercial Real Estate (CRE) loans across the UK and Europe. As a Senior Analyst – CRE Loan Servicing & Portfolio Management, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective oversight, servicing, and strategic management of real estate-backed debt investments. Working closely with senior stakeholders—including legal, asset management, and origination teams—you’ll gain exposure to the full loan lifecycle and make a direct impact on performance outcomes and risk management across a diverse portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong grounding in real estate finance loan management, looking to elevate their career in a highly visible, hands-on role within a prestigious client-facing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor and daily point of contact for the management of UK and European CRE loans.
- Collaborate with in-house asset management and legal teams to review, interpret, and manage finance documents across the loan lifecycle.
- Support loan origination and execution by ensuring operational readiness and post-closing integrity.
- Build and maintain robust financial models to track performance, covenant compliance, and key deliverables.
- Liaise with borrowers, facility agents, and third-party stakeholders to coordinate timely reporting and manage drawdowns and funding events.
- Assess waiver and modification requests and deliver insightful recommendations to internal credit teams.
- Review and validate loan-related calculations including interest waterfalls and transaction reporting.
- Produce high-quality internal and external reports on portfolio performance, risks, and strategic recommendations.
About You – Key Qualifications & Attributes:
- Degree-qualified in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in loan servicing, debt asset management, real estate finance, or credit risk.
- Highly proficient in Excel, with experience in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and reporting automation.
- Exceptional analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong communication abilities, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and articulate complex issues clearly.
- Excellent time management, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and ownership of responsibilities.
- A collaborative mindset, combined with the independence and initiative to manage workstreams end-to-end.
- Driven, resilient, and adaptable in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.
Working Arrangement:
Hybrid work model: Two days per week onsite at a prestigious City of London office (Tues & Wed). Remaining days (Mon, Thurs & Fri) offer flexible working arrangements, including remote options.
Why Join?
- Work directly with one of the most respected institutional real estate investment teams in Europe.
- Gain exposure to strategic decision-making and high-profile commercial real estate transactions.
- Play a key role in managing a pan-European CRE debt portfolio with significant AUM.
- Join a dynamic, collaborative team culture with strong professional development opportunities.
- Be part of an environment that values rigour, insight, and commercial acumen.
If this sounds interesting and you feel you’re a good match please send in your CV for immediate review.
Analyst employer: Ares
At BDO, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and mentorship opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the entrepreneurial landscape of Britain. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a supportive environment where ideas are valued, and trust is built, making BDO a rewarding place to work.
