Origination Director – Real Estate Credit

The successful candidate will take ownership of identifying, shaping and advancing new lending opportunities from first contact through to credit approval and completion. You will maintain a strong footprint in the market, working closely with developers, sponsors, brokers and advisors, while collaborating internally with underwriting, credit and legal colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate new development finance, bridge and transitional loan opportunities across the UK
• Establish and deepen relationships with developers, sponsors, brokers and wider intermediaries
• Lead early‑stage deal analysis, including feasibility assessment and initial structuring
• Shape and negotiate terms covering pricing, covenants, collateral and overall structure
• Prepare and present proposals to internal investment committees
• Partner with underwriting and legal teams to execute deals through to closing
• Maintain a strong, visible presence in the market through networking and industry engagement
• Build a long‑term origination franchise and contribute to the continued growth of the platform

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a commercially minded originator with 5‑12+ years’ experience in real estate finance, ideally from:

• Real estate debt funds
• Development finance or bridge lenders
• Structured finance teams within banks or alternative lenders
• Real estate investment platforms with credit exposure

You should bring:

• A demonstrable track record in originating and closing development or transitional loans
• An active network of developers, sponsors and intermediaries
• Experience structuring senior, stretch‑senior or mezzanine real estate debt
• Strong commercial judgement and an ability to create tailored lending solutions
• A hands‑on, entrepreneurial approach to building relationships and generating deal flow

Why Join?

• High visibility and influence within a fast‑growing credit platform
• Opportunity to build and shape a market‑leading origination franchise
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial environment backed by institutional‑grade capital
• Competitive compensation with upside tied to origination impact

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