Associate, Real Estate Debt Investment

ESR Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A European real estate credit firm is seeking an Associate for its Real Estate Debt Investment Team in London. This role offers a chance to engage in complex financing transactions and contribute to a dynamic platform. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of relevant experience, excellent analytical skills, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. You will analyze financing opportunities, prepare presentations, and collaborate with experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights into real estate markets across Europe.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to diverse transactions

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in real estate finance, structured credit, investment banking, or advisory roles.
• Mastery of financial modelling and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and structure real estate financing opportunities across Europe.
• Build financial models and conduct valuations.
• Prepare credit papers and investment presentations.
• Participate in due diligence and coordinate advisory workstreams.
• Assist in transaction execution and portfolio management.
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Analytical and financial modelling skills

Understanding of real estate assets

Attention to detail

Communication and presentation skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

ESR Debt Strategiesprovides flexible financing solutions for real estate companies and investors. We focus on a diverse range of commercial asset classes, including living, logistics, hospitality, offices, and alternative real estate assets across Europe and the UK.

Our flexible approach allows us to support value creation through asset acquisitions, refurbishments, repositioning, and debt refinancing. Financing solutions typically range between€15mn and €80mn, structured as senior or subordinated loans with up to 5-year terms.

Since its launch in2013, the ESR Debt platform has successfully invested more than€4.5bn across Europe, building a strong track record, deep market relationships, and a reputation for delivering tailored real estate credit solutions.

Join Our Team

We are looking for an Associate – Real Estate Debt Investment Team, based in London, to join our dynamic and growing platform. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to be part of an established European real estate credit team, gain first‑hand exposure to complex financing transactions, and develop expertise within a fast‑evolving investment area.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse and structure senior and subordinated real estate financing opportunities across Europe.
• Build detailed financial models, valuations, and scenario analyses to assess risk and return.
• Support the preparation of credit papers, investment memos, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in due diligence processes and coordinate advisory workstreams (valuation, legal, technical, environmental).
• Assist in transaction execution, monitoring, and closing, ensuring accurate documentation and communication.
• Conduct market research and competitor benchmarking to identify new origination opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with senior team members to ensure successful deal execution and portfolio management.

Experience and Education

• 2-4 years of experience in real estate finance, structured credit, investment banking, or advisory roles.
• Bachelor’s degree with a preference in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Engineering.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills (Excel, valuation, scenario analysis).
• An understanding of real estate assets, capital structures, and credit metrics.
• High attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in English; additional German, French or Dutch languages are a plus.

Why Join Us?

We bring together a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high-performance culture where every team member can have an impact from day one. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals on diverse transactions and gain deep insight into real estate markets across Europe.