Associate Director

The Associate Director is responsible for leading the financial analysis, market research, capital marketing, underwriting, and closing processes as part of a leading loan originations team. The Associate Director works closely with the originator on the sourcing and structuring of transactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior debt advisors in identifying and pursuing new business leads, maintaining existing client relationships, and managing the deal pipeline.
• Conduct a detailed review of potential debt mandates, assess their viability, and oversee the production of pitch documents and financing proposals (as required).
• Analyse ad hoc debt requirements and loan scenarios for existing and potential clients when considering refinancing or acquisition opportunities.
• Oversee and take responsibility for the preparation and assembly of Financing Memoranda and the ancillary documents (cashflow models, etc.) associated with new debt mandates.
• Manage allocated debt transactions across several stages from inception of the transaction (initial identification and pitching) through deal marketing (preparation of materials and lender engagement) to final loan closing (legal documentation and loan funding).
• Develop strong relationships with all external clients, with a particular focus on the peer set within the lender and borrower communities.
• Take joint responsibility with other Associate Directors for the training and development of analysts and senior analysts.
• Co‑ordinate tasks and delegate mandates across the junior team members (interns, analysts, senior analysts), ensuring an appropriate distribution of transactions across the resource pool.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Office Attendance

8:30am – 5:30pm (GMT), Monday through Friday.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably finance and/or real estate concentration).
• 5+ years of commercial real estate experience, preferably with commercial real estate owners, advisors, or financial institutions.
• Debt advisory experience within the European market.
• High understanding across multiple property types, with exposure to both investment and development deals.
• CPA, CFA or CCIM a plus.

Language Skills

• German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of commercial loan diligence and closing processes.
• Excellent financial modelling skills, including thorough knowledge of Excel; ARGUS a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Word; ability to learn Salesforce and other company software as needed.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately and productively handle multiple tasks during time‑sensitive situations.
• Ability to show ownership of work, take on challenges, acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours.
• Supplemental health insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Complimentary and confidential mental health services.

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.