At a Glance
- Tasks: Support operations of a multi-billion-dollar real estate debt portfolio and manage complex transactions.
- Company: Leading global alternative investment manager with a diverse portfolio.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to complex financial operations.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a high-performing team and make an impact in the finance world.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in investment operations and a degree in Finance or Accounting.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Our client is a leading global alternative investment manager with a significant real estate credit business and a diversified portfolio of institutional, fund, and listed investment vehicles.
They are seeking an Associate to join a high-performing Finance and Operations team supporting a multi-billion-dollar real estate debt platform.
The Role
The successful candidate will support the operational management of a large and complex credit investment portfolio, working closely with investment professionals, finance teams, asset managers, and external service providers across international offices.
Key responsibilities include
- Supporting the operations of a large real estate debt portfolio across a range of fund structures, listed vehicles, managed accounts, and insurance platforms.
- Coordinating the execution of new investments, financings, and capital markets transactions alongside investment and finance teams.
- Managing investment funding processes, treasury activity, debt financing arrangements, and foreign exchange considerations.
- Overseeing credit facility operations, including drawdowns, repayments, covenant monitoring, compliance reporting, and fee calculations.
- Working with asset management and servicing teams to review interest calculations, cash flows, funding activity, and investor distributions.
- Reviewing portfolio analytics and operational reporting prepared for senior leadership.
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members while helping to drive operational efficiency and process improvements.
- Candidate Profile
- Investment Operations experience is a must-have.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Approximately 3+ years' experience gained within transaction services, private equity, real estate debt, consulting, fund operations, or a related financial services environment.
- Exposure to real estate and/or alternative investments is advantageous.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel skills and a strong interest in leveraging technology to improve processes.
- Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA are advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading investment platform and gain exposure to complex transactions, portfolio operations, and financing activities within a growing global real estate credit business.
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