At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead loan closing and execution for commercial real estate investments.
- Company: Join Invesco, a top global investment firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy healthcare, flexible working, generous leave, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for community engagement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the dynamic world of real estate finance.
- Qualifications: Degree in Law, Real Estate, or Business; strong loan execution experience required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
As one of the world's leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.
We have an outstanding benefits package which includes:
- Company-provided healthcare
- A competitive annual leave allowance
- Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements
- Generous pension provisions
- Income protection
- Health and wellness benefits
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave
- Life insurance
Your job: We're looking for our next Director of Loan Closing and Execution to join our growing Real Estate / Global Credit team in London! This is a key role at the heart of our investment process, where you will lead the legal, due diligence, and closing execution across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate credit investments.
Among your responsibilities will be:
- Lead and manage the documentation, closing, and syndication of commercial real estate loans
- Partner closely with external counsel, ensuring all loan documents align with internal policies and credit standards
- Oversee and coordinate due diligence (legal, environmental, engineering, and third-party reports)
- Identify, assess, and resolve transaction risks and structuring issues alongside originations, portfolio management, and advisors
- Drive transaction execution through structured status calls, checklists, and stakeholder coordination
- Represent execution in investment committee discussions, providing insights and recommendations
- Ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements throughout the transaction lifecycle
- Manage funding and closing processes, including coordination with clients and title companies
- Stay involved post-closing, supporting loan modifications, restructurings, and workouts
What you can bring:
- Degree in Law, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field
- Advanced qualifications such as LLM, JD, or MBA are a plus
- Strong experience in loan origination, execution, and capital markets, ideally within real estate credit
- Deep understanding of commercial mortgage lending, documentation, and due diligence processes
- Ability to independently assess risk and drive solutions in complex transactions
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills, with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
- Proven experience working with external counsel and cross-functional teams
- Multilingual skills are advantageous
Disability Confident Scheme: Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the criteria for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to us.
We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be themselves at work. Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing: We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work.
Director of Loan Closing and Execution (Real Estate) employer: Invesco Real Estate
Invesco is an exceptional employer located in Henley-on-Thames, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and generous parental leave, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The company prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a commitment to community engagement, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.