Company Overview

A leading Pan‑European real estate investment firm is seeking to appoint a senior professional to lead a large, high‑profile securitisation initiative. Founded in the early 2000s, the firm has co‑invested in and managed more than £6bn of transactions across Europe, specialising in complex real estate and long‑income strategies. With a track record spanning hundreds of assets and multiple market cycles, the firm is known for its disciplined underwriting, deep structuring expertise, and ability to execute bespoke, large‑scale transactions.

Role Responsibilities

Securitisation & Structuring

• Structure and execute asset‑backed securitisations backed by long‑dated government‑linked rental income.
• Build, refine, and manage detailed long‑term cashflow and financial models.
• Lead on structuring activities including SPVs, waterfalls, debt sizing, covenants, and credit enhancement.

Credit Ratings & Agency Management

• Drive the full credit ratings process for the securitised vehicle(s).
• Prepare materials, analysis, and scenarios for rating agencies.
• Own and manage ongoing relationships with the major rating agencies, ensuring transparency, strong dialogue, and alignment throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Capital Markets & Distribution

• Lead the issuance of asset‑backed bonds to institutional investors such as insurers, pension funds, and specialist credit investors.
• Work closely with banks, debt advisors, and distribution partners to position the transaction and optimise market execution.
• Support in pricing, investor materials, roadshows, and ongoing reporting post‑issuance.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal investment, asset management, legal, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Contribute to broader capital markets strategy across the platform, leveraging the firm's expertise in long‑income and credit‑backed real estate.
• Work on future securitisation or structured credit opportunities as the platform continues to scale.

Ideal Candidate

• Real estate securitisation experience is essential, ideally with hands‑on involvement in ABS, RMBS, CMBS, or long‑income / government‑linked housing transactions.
• Strong experience in securitisation, structured credit, structured finance, or debt capital markets.
• Proven track record working on transactions involving long‑term cashflow modelling and complex capital structures.
• Comfortable leading credit ratings processes and managing external stakeholders.
• Strong financial modelling abilities, with the capacity to build, interpret and manage long‑term and multi‑scenario cashflow models.
• Experience working with institutional investors in the context of bond issuance or private structured credit.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment with significant autonomy.
• A background in real estate finance, social infrastructure, affordable housing, or public‑sector‑linked income streams is advantageous but not essential.

For a confidential conversation, please feel free to apply with a copy of your CV.