Head of Commercial Real Estate Private Credit

Our client is a UK headquartered investment firm which specialises in private market strategies. Their platform spans real estate, energy infrastructure, and private credit, offering both equity and debt solutions.

Description

Exciting opportunity for a Head of Commercial Real Estate Private Credit to join an established investment manager in London.

Origination & Execution

• Focus on sourcing, structuring, and executing private credit transactions in UK commercial real estate.
• Deal sizes expected to range from £25m-£50m+, with flexibility for portfolio aggregation or leverage.
• Emphasis on tailored financing solutions across the capital stack (senior, mezzanine, whole loans).

Portfolio & Risk Management

• Oversight of a growing portfolio with a focus on strong risk-adjusted returns.
• IRR targets of 10-13%, with room for lower returns where leverage or granularity improves performance.
• Active monitoring of asset performance and risk management strategies.

Strategic Growth

• Leadership in UK platform expansion as part of long-term strategy.
• Building relationships with borrowers, developers, brokers, and institutional partners.

Leadership & Governance

• Representation at investment committees and senior leadership forums.
• Mentorship and development of investment team; fostering a high-performance culture.

Profile

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 15 years in commercial real estate private credit or lending, ideally from a credit fund.
• Proven track record in UK CRE debt transactions (investment and development).
• Strong underwriting, structuring, and negotiation skills.
• Deep market knowledge of UK CRE; European exposure beneficial.
• Familiarity with leveraged structures and capital markets.

Attributes

• Entrepreneurial and commercially driven.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

Competitive package including base salary and performance-based bonus aligned with strategic impact