Associate, Real Estate Debt Investment

ESR Debt Strategies provides flexible financing solutions for real estate companies and investors. We focus on a diverse range of commercial asset classes, including living, logistics, hospitality, offices, and alternative real estate assets across Europe and the UK. Our flexible approach allows us to support value creation through asset acquisitions, refurbishments, repositioning, and debt refinancing. Financing solutions typically range between €15mn and €80mn, structured as senior or subordinated loans with up to 5-year terms. Since its launch in 2013, the ESR Debt platform has successfully invested more than €4.5bn across Europe, building a strong track record, deep market relationships, and a reputation for delivering tailored real estate credit solutions.

We are looking for an Associate – Real Estate Debt Investment Team, based in London, to join our dynamic and growing platform. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to be part of an established European real estate credit team, gain first-hand exposure to complex financing transactions, and develop expertise within a fast-evolving investment area.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse and structure senior and subordinated real estate financing opportunities across Europe.
• Build detailed financial models, valuations, and scenario analyses to assess risk and return.
• Support the preparation of credit papers, investment memos, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in due diligence processes and coordinate advisory workstreams (valuation, legal, technical, environmental).
• Assist in transaction execution, monitoring, and closing, ensuring accurate documentation and communication.
• Conduct market research and competitor benchmarking to identify new origination opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with senior team members to ensure successful deal execution and portfolio management.

Requirements Experience and Education

• 2-4 years of experience in real estate finance, structured credit, investment banking, or advisory roles.
• Bachelor’s degree with a preference in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Engineering.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills (Excel, valuation, scenario analysis).
• An understanding of real estate assets, capital structures, and credit metrics.
• High attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in English; additional German, French or Dutch languages are a plus.

Why Join Us?

We bring together a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high-performance culture where every team member can have an impact from day one. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals on diverse transactions and gain deep insight into real estate markets across Europe.