At a Glance
- Tasks: Originate and evaluate investment ideas in European real estate, managing complex deal processes.
- Company: Arena Investors, a global investment management firm with a focus on innovative financing strategies.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Located in London with travel opportunities; ideal for ambitious and energetic candidates.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make impactful investments in the evolving real estate market.
- Qualifications: 7-10 years of real estate lending experience and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Arena Investors, LP, is a global investment management firm that seeks to generate attractive risk adjusted, consistent, and uncorrelated returns by employing a fundamentals based, asset oriented financing and investing strategy across the entire capital spectrum (both debt and equity); in areas where conventional sources of capital are scarce.
We are seeking a driven and detail oriented VP/Director, European Private Investments to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of European Private Investments, the successful candidate will be expected to originate, evaluate and execute investment ideas and manage deal processes.
Arena's investments are typically complex, flexibly structured and are geographically and asset type agnostic. The person will focus primarily on originating and underwriting short/medium term bridge first mortgages, A and B notes, mezzanine loans, preferred equity and other credit related investment opportunities in commercial real estate, both on a direct basis and in joint ventures with private lenders throughout Europe. The person will also support the team with other special situations investments. Transaction sizes typically range from $5 to $50 million.
Responsibilities:
- Actively market, source and develop new relationships and source transactions from intermediaries, sponsors, originations partners and directly with borrowers.
- Develop unique investment ideas and evaluate new products and platforms for potential investment.
- Screen new transactions, prepare, issue, negotiate and execute term sheets; lead property market, site visits and documentation due diligence.
- Perform comprehensive real estate valuations, create financial cash flows, valuation and return analyses models.
- Lead and attend management meetings, financial and accounting advisors on process management, diligence and structuring and negotiations with borrowers.
- Prepare and present comprehensive investment memoranda and investment committee materials.
The ideal candidate must be entrepreneurial, energetic and technically proficient. Must have the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Minimum of 7 to 10 years of real estate lending and credit investment experience, preferably with private investment firms that specialize in higher yielding senior and subordinated real estate secured investments. We are seeking a candidate that is self motivated, ambitious and has a high energy level. The candidate will be located in the London office. Travel will be required. The highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards. A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to work collaboratively across the organization.
Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
VP/Director, European Real Estate Private Investments in London employer: Job Search Place Limited
Arena Investors, LP is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, ideal for ambitious professionals seeking to excel in the European real estate investment sector. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company offers competitive compensation and benefits, alongside opportunities to engage in complex and innovative investment strategies. Located in London, employees benefit from a vibrant city atmosphere while working with a team that values integrity, energy, and entrepreneurial spirit.
