Associate Director

4 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom Cobalt Recruitment Full time

Position Title: Associate Director - Real Estate Investment, Debt Division


Position Summary:

The firm I represent is experiencing significant growth in its Real Estate division. Their strategic aim is to double their AUM within the next five years. With a team of global professionals, they are committed to fostering an entrepreneurial and agile environment while solidifying their position as a major player in the industry.


Their Real Estate business encompasses various sectors, including Senior Debt, Partnership Capital, Residential Finance, Sale & Leaseback, and Real Estate Opportunities. The Asset Management team plays a crucial role in managing our portfolio, analyzing performance, and identifying opportunities to maximize returns while mitigating risks for our investors.


As an Associate Director within the Asset Management team, your primary responsibility will be to provide strategic input on debt transactions that require close monitoring or exhibit complex business characteristics or performance issues. This role will involve identifying opportunities to enhance the value of underperforming loans by leveraging your analytical skills and real estate expertise. Additionally, you will contribute to the origination process by offering insights based on your market knowledge.


The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of the UK and Continental Europe real estate markets, demonstrate a track record of building and maintaining industry relationships, and be capable of collaborating effectively within a team environment.


Primary Responsibilities:

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:


Enhancing loan positions and portfolio outcomes by identifying opportunities to optimize returns on secured properties

Attending investment committee meetings and quarterly reviews to evaluate loan performance and propose strategic initiatives

Maintaining regular communication with sponsors and operating partners to ensure alignment with business plans and challenge assumptions when necessary

Developing and implementing initiatives to enhance returns at both property and funding levels

Collaborating with the Head of Asset Management and Portfolio Manager to evaluate and implement portfolio-level strategies to maximize investor returns


Monitoring:

Regularly reviewing watchlist deals and identifying those not meeting performance expectations

Maintaining a broad understanding of all watchlist deals and determining the level of Asset Management intervention required

Evaluation:

Assessing challenges associated with each deal and devising strategies to achieve optimal risk-adjusted returns

Collaborating with deal originators, valuers, third-party advisors, and legal experts to refine strategies

Utilizing expertise in debt legal and security documentation to inform decision-making on potential enforcement actions

Reporting:

Preparing and presenting investment committee papers for formal approval of proposed changes

Engaging with third-party stakeholders, such as lawyers and administrators, to facilitate the implementation of approved initiatives

Negotiating and finalizing documentation with sponsors and borrowers


Key Requirements/Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you should have:


Demonstrable experience as an Asset Manager with 7-10 years of experience in European Real Estate markets, renowned for value creation

In-depth knowledge of UK real estate sub-markets

A commitment to staying informed about developments in real estate markets

Strong financial modeling skills and business acumen

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

A collaborative and adaptable approach to teamwork

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