Debt Capital Management Director

Join to apply for the Debt Capital Management Director role at Tishman Speyer. Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top‑tier real estate in 33 markets worldwide, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyer’s portfolio spans market‑rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties, retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed‑use campuses.

About the Role

The Director will provide essential analysis and financial modeling for various debt financing structures for the company’s ground‑up development, acquisition, and in‑portfolio properties. They will also assist in the marketing and negotiation of commercial real‑estate loans directly with prospective lenders. The role requires strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with teammates and senior management, extensive experience in cash‑flow analysis, underwriting, financial reporting, and commercial loan structures.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members during the loan marketing and closing process, including the preparation of financial analyses, internal management updates, lender marketing materials, and loan negotiation.
• Manage the diligence process with potential lenders, acting as the primary point of contact and liaison between lenders and senior team members.
• Proactively review existing portfolio loans and upcoming financing pipeline to identify attractive new opportunities.
• Produce internal memoranda and analyses highlighting trends in the commercial financing markets and/or pertaining to Tishman Speyer’s loan portfolio.
• Provide research support for senior team members and presentations to senior management.
• Keep abreast of local real‑estate financing markets in Europe and the UK on an ongoing basis.
• Regularly review newsletters and publications to remain current and update the internal team.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, detail‑oriented, articulate, and well organized; able to interact with colleagues across France, the UK, Germany, and Spain.
• Demonstrated initiative, good judgment in managing multiple tasks, and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strategic thinker who can present information clearly and concisely.
• 6–8 years of commercial real‑estate experience, including debt financing (marketing, structuring, negotiation, and closing of commercial real‑estate loans).
• Excellent financial modeling and Excel proficiency.
• Prior pan‑European experience on the lending or borrower/equity side, with strong structuring and negotiation skills to secure favorable terms.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with exceptional attention to detail.
• Capacity to multitask and collaborate across departments while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Effective communication across all functions and with senior management.
• Skill in building and maintaining relationships with lenders, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Aptitude for identifying potential issues and developing strategies to address them.
• High ethical standards, ensuring transparency and integrity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French; German proficiency is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or another analytical/quantitative field.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job‑related qualifications and without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that promotes different views and perspectives. We expect our leaders and employees alike to champion diversity and inclusion practices.