Investment Associate - Real Estate Debt (Origination)

6w1 month ago

Octopus

London, GB · Full-time · £60,000 – £90,000

About this role

This is a chance to join a leading real estate debt team in a front-line origination role. You’ll gain direct exposure to borrowers, brokers and a variety of transactions, while working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. For the right person, it offers strong career progression and the opportunity to play a key role in the growth of our platform.

The role is centred on origination and new business generation – building strong relationships with brokers, borrowers and advisers, identifying attractive lending opportunities, and supporting the expansion of our UK loan book. You’ll bring a solid understanding of real estate, together with the drive and energy needed to generate deal flow. You’ll also support senior colleagues with the assessment and execution of transactions.

This is a client-facing role with exposure to business development, market engagement and a broad range of transactions across commercial, investment and living sectors. Work closely with colleagues across the investment and wider debt teams, sharing market knowledge to support pipeline development. Liaise with internal teams including legal, risk and operations for smooth delivery.

Undertake market research to help shape origination strategy and monitor market trends and competitor activity to spot opportunities. Represent the firm at industry events, conferences and meetings to grow origination channels. Support senior team members in meeting origination targets.

Requirements

Experience in real estate, debt, finance or a related sector
Exposure to business development, origination or client relationship management
Strong knowledge of the UK real estate market (investment, commercial, living and development sectors)
Working knowledge of financial modelling (preferred but not essential)
Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build relationships over the long term
RICS / CFA / CAIA qualification an advantage

Responsibilities

Source and develop new lending opportunities across the UK
Build and maintain lasting relationships with brokers, borrowers, advisers and other market contacts
Represent the firm at industry events, conferences and meetings to grow origination channels
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to spot opportunities
Review and assess new opportunities, providing input on structure and viability
Support the execution of transactions from first engagement through to completion
Prepare investment papers for Credit Committee
Liaise with internal teams (legal, risk, operations) to ensure smooth delivery

Benefits

Bonus, pension and share incentive plan
Untracked holiday
Hybrid working – 3 days a week in the office
Anchor wellness hub including Headspace, one to one coaching, Digital GP and more
Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender
Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection
Private medical insurance for you and your family
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