Associate Director, Real Estate Debt

About Us

At Aviva Investors, our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each client’s unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc, we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client-focused solutions worldwide. Managing £261 billion in assets, our 1,000‐strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected, collaborative, and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter. Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last - strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike.

Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference, we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and you’ll find an inclusive, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, high performance is recognised, and you’re empowered to shape your development.

This role is responsible for supporting the origination, underwriting, structuring and execution of lending transactions, helping to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns for clients while contributing to the growth of Aviva Investors’ private credit platform. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external counterparties, you will model, analyse and assess investment opportunities, lead due diligence activities, prepare investment committee papers and support client reporting and business development initiatives. You will work closely with other members of the team and help to provide guidance to more junior team members. Success in the role requires strong analytical skills, commercial judgement and a commitment to delivering excellent client outcomes and stakeholder service.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience in a financial, credit or investment environment, ideally with real estate lending or investing expertise.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and risk assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate transaction returns and key IRR drivers.
• Good knowledge of property investment markets, commercial trends and European lending (additional language skills are advantageous).
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with a proactive approach to using AI and technology to improve efficiency.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a track record of enhancing processes, controls and ways of working while influencing others positively.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague:

• Competitive salary (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Discretionary bonus opportunity - depending on individual performance and Aviva Investors’!
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days!
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
• Make your money go further with up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 annual volunteering days to help others.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva, take a look here.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online but if you require an alternative method of applying, please email us at GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com.