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Overview
This Associate role sits within the Commercial Real Estate Debt team of a global real estate company, based in its London office. The team has a 28-year track record of partnering with real estate owners and operators to provide lending solutions across the capital stack and every major asset class, deploying capital through real estate, asset-backed lending, and opportunistic credit vehicles.
The successful candidate will join a lean, growing team with meaningful exposure to senior members of the business and direct involvement across all stages of the investment process — from analysis and underwriting through to execution and post-closing portfolio management.
The Associate will participate in a broad range of European real estate debt transactions across all property types, including new debt originations (first mortgage loans, junior debt, B-notes, and preferred equity), acquisitions of performing real estate loans, CMBS and real estate corporate loans, and restructurings and recapitalisations.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of new investments across a variety of European geographies and property types. Prepare and present detailed investment memorandums and financial models for investment committee review. Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including gathering and reviewing documentation from borrowers, brokers, and third parties. Support the structuring, negotiation, and closing of investment transactions in coordination with deal teams, legal counsel, and closing departments. Participate in deal pipeline management, early-stage deal screening, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and reporting. Interface with borrowers and industry partners to ensure timely and successful transaction execution.
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Skills & Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, business, mathematics, engineering, statistics, or a related quantitative field preferred. 2–4 years of experience in commercial real estate; backgrounds in investment banking, debt or equity advisory, acquisitions, or lending are preferred. Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modelling, as well as PowerPoint. Strong oral and written communication skills. Highly motivated, disciplined, and detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic and high energy level. Proactive, creative approach to problem-solving with a rigorous attention to detail. Fluency in a European language (e.g. German, French, Spanish, or Italian) is advantageous but not required.
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Why This Role Stands Out
Lean team structure provides direct access to senior investment professionals and broad deal exposure from day one. Opportunity to work across the full investment lifecycle — origination, underwriting, execution, and portfolio management — within a single role. Pan-European mandate covering all major property types and transaction structures, offering significant breadth of experience. Benefits include pension contributions, private medical insurance, life insurance, and company-provided lunches. Base pay is determined based on experience, location, skills, training, certifications, education, and internal equity considerations.
Application Process
This is a regular full-time position based in London. Candidates who meet the qualifications outlined above are encouraged to apply. The role is listed under the European Real Estate category and is open to those with the relevant commercial real estate or financial services background described.
About Senna
Senna is a careers platform for professionals pursuing opportunities in private equity. The platform brings together relevant roles, market context, and hiring signals to help candidates navigate the market with greater clarity. For more information, visit joinsenna.com.
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