Asset Manager, Real Estate Finance

Asset Manager, Real Estate Finance

Location: London, UK

The Role:

CBRE's Loan Services business is growing its EMEA portfolio of commercial real estate (CRE) loans, and we are looking for an Asset Manager to sit at the centre of that growth.

To be successful in this role, you will need strength across three core areas:

• Credit Underwriting and Assessment — hands‑on experience underwriting CRE, Buy‑to‑Let (BTL), bilateral and syndicated loans, with the ability to assess credit risk, evaluate collateral and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Loan Operations and Administration — proven capability managing drawdowns, rollovers, covenant monitoring, LMA documentation and MIS reporting across a live, multi‑asset portfolio.
• Regulatory and Compliance — working knowledge of FCA, PRA, AML and KYC requirements, with experience coordinating with solicitors, Land Registry and Companies House to ensure full documentation and legal compliance.

Transferable skills have come from loan operations and credit administration, credit underwriting and risk analysis, and mortgage or BTL case management background.

You will own the monitoring, servicing and accounting of an active loan portfolio spanning the UK and continental Europe, working directly with lenders, borrowers and internal stakeholders to keep the portfolio performing and growing.

What You Will Be Doing

• Service CRE loans across the UK and continental Europe, monitoring performance and the borrower's ability to meet payment obligations.
• Prepare regular loan performance reports and collateral reviews, including operating statement analyses, rent rolls and covenant calculations.
• Evaluate lender consent items on loan and real estate‑related matters, preparing clear recommendations for internal stakeholders.
• Manage the set‑up of new loans in the loan servicing system and maintain the integrity of all loan data.
• Monitor borrower compliance with loan documentation requirements, including property insurance, hedging obligations and financial reporting submissions.
• Provide day‑to‑day client service to lenders and borrowers, handling queries with accuracy and professionalism.
• Support and develop junior team members on servicing tasks and analytical work.
• Contribute to special projects and business development initiatives as required.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in real estate finance, loan servicing or CRE credit, ideally across both UK and European markets.
• Hands‑on experience servicing real estate debt transactions across multiple asset classes, including investment and development loans.
• Demonstrated expertise in debt due diligence, credit analysis and transaction management.
• Experience with bilateral, syndicated and BTL loan structures.
• Familiarity with LMA standard documentation and execution processes.
• Exposure to drawdowns, rollovers, covenant monitoring and MIS reporting.
• Working knowledge of FCA, PRA, AML and KYC regulatory requirements.

Skills

• Strong financial and commercial analytical skills, including advanced real estate financial modelling in Excel.
• Ability to prepare and present financing proposals and recommendations clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working directly with lenders, investors and borrowers.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organisational skills across a live, multi‑loan portfolio.
• A collaborative team player who can also manage workstreams independently.

Preferred

• Existing borrower relationships or a personal network in the UK or European real estate finance market.
• Degree‑level education in finance, real estate, law or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional qualifications such as CeMAP, CFA, CBCA or equivalent are advantageous.

Why CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2025 revenue). The company has more than 155,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction, and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

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