UK Head of Finance (Real Estate )

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join our London business. As we commence our journey in the UK, the scope is open to really enhance your career development and be part of the business from the start. As a Head of Finance at the UK office, you will bridge the gap between Group strategy and the UK real estate market, sourcing high-value M&A opportunities and securing optimal capital structures (senior debt, JV equity, and mezzanine). You will manage the full transaction lifecycle, from initial valuation and risk assessment to negotiation and closing, while cultivating a robust network of European financial institutions and advisors. By monitoring market intelligence and optimizing post-investment performance, you ensure all financing and acquisition activities maximize capital efficiency and align with the Group’s long-term funding goals.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

• Strategic Alignment & Execution: Align the Group’s overall strategy, funding plan and investment pace with the UK financing landscape, regulatory environment and M&A opportunities, ensuring all financing and M&A activities are consistent with and executable under the Group strategy.
• Local Financing Opportunity Identification: Develop a deep understanding of the UK and European real estate finance ecosystem, proactively source financing opportunities from banks, development lenders, private equity funds, family offices and other institutions, and design optimal capital structures (senior debt, mezzanine, JV equity, forward funding) to secure the most favourable terms and costs.
• M&A Sourcing & Transaction Structuring: Identify M&A opportunities in the UK real estate market, including asset acquisitions, equity purchases, platform acquisitions and distressed assets; conduct initial screening, valuation analysis and transaction structure design (SPV, tax, financing layers), and drive internal project approval.
• Resource Integration & External Relationship Management: Act as the Group’s key capital and transaction liaison in the UK; build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, investment banks, M&A advisors, law firms, accounting firms, valuation companies and other key partners to form a stable support network for financing and M&A. Continuously monitor the UK real estate market, interest rate trends, regulatory changes, investor preferences, M&A trends and competitor activities, produce systematic market intelligence, and provide forward-looking insights for the Group.
• Risk Identification & Structured Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk reviews for financing proposals and M&A transactions, covering legal, tax, compliance, market, liquidity and counterparty risks; identify potential risks in advance and propose mitigation strategies to ensure robust decision-making. Act as a communication bridge between the Group headquarters and the UK team; drive the full process of financing and M&A projects including due diligence, term negotiation, internal approvals, signing and closing, ensuring transparency and aligned execution.
• Capital Structure Optimization & Post-Investment Management: Continuously optimize capital structure post-completion (refinancing, new equity introduction, exit arrangements) and monitor post-investment performance to maximize capital efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Accounting, Law or related fields.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience in UK/European real estate finance, investment or M&A.
• Hands-on experience in the full process of development finance, syndicated loans, mezzanine financing, fund structuring, joint ventures and mergers & acquisitions.
• Deep knowledge of UK real estate financial products, capital structure, financing instruments and transaction structures.
• Strong ability in project appraisal, financial modeling, valuation, analysis and risk identification.
• Capable of independently leading M&A sourcing, due diligence, transaction structuring and closing.
• Established and robust network with banks, financial institutions, investment banks, funds, law firms and accounting firms in the UK.
• Strong sense of compliance, familiar with UK real estate, financial, tax and corporate regulations.
• Fluent in English, capable of negotiating, presenting and drafting documents independently. Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication, negotiation and execution skills. Result-oriented, able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent commercial judgment, strategic thinking and team leadership.

Why Join Us?

We are an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. You will be part of a passionate, collaborative and innovative team that values your expertise and contributions. With exciting growth plans, now is a great time to be part of our history. If you are a proactive and results-driven professional ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you!

As a UK start-up business, the role is very much hands on, diverse and variable and therefore the above responsibilities are not exhaustive and are likely to change as the business develops, offering exceptional experiences for the right person. We are reliant upon all individuals assisting in the successful growth of the UK Business.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy your career with us! Discover more about our work and vision at: https://www.ytrealtygroup.com.hk/en/