Summary of the Position
The Director will provide essential analysis and financial modeling for various debt financing structures for the company’s ground-up development, acquisition, and in-portfolio properties. The Director will also assist in the marketing and negotiation of commercial real estate loans directly with prospective lenders. The individual must have strong interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate with teammates and senior management. Experience in cash flow analysis and underwriting, financial reports, and experience with commercial loans is essential. The individual will work with various disciplines of the firm, including Acquisitions, Development, Asset Management, Leasing, Accounting, Property Management, Equity Capital Markets, and Design & Construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Support senior team members during the loan marketing and closing process, including the preparation of financial analyses, internal management updates, lender marketing materials, and assistance in lender communication and loan negotiation.
- Manage the diligence process with potential lenders, acting as the primary point of contact and liaison between lenders and senior team members.
- Proactively review existing portfolio loans and upcoming financing pipeline to generate attractive new opportunities.
- Produce internal memoranda and analyses highlighting trends in the commercial financing markets and/or pertaining to Tishman Speyer’s loan portfolio.
- Provide research support for senior team members and for presentations to senior management.
- Keep abreast of local real estate financing market information in Europe and the UK on an ongoing basis, regularly reviewing newsletters and publications to remain current and updating the internal team.
Skills & Qualifications
- 6-8 years of commercial real estate experience, with debt financing experience, including the marketing, structuring, negotiation, and closing of commercial real estate loans.
- Excellent financial modeling skills and analytical skills, with a high degree of proficiency in Excel.
- Prior pan-European experience on the lending side or borrower/equity side, with strong structuring and negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills; detail-oriented, articulate, and well organized.
- Initiative, good judgment in managing multiple tasks, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to think strategically and present information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work independently and proactively with exceptional attention to detail, multitask, and collaborate with different departments on several projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication across all functions and with senior management; ability to build and maintain relationships with lenders, investors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to identify potential issues and develop strategies to address them; high ethical standards to ensure transparency and integrity in dealings.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French; German proficiency is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or other analytical/quantitative fields.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce which promotes different views and perspectives.
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