Head of Commercial Real Estate Private Credit

Overview

My client looking to appoint a Head of their Commercial Real Estate Private Credit strategy in the UK. The role will focus on originating and managing private credit investments across both investment and development commercial real estate opportunities, targeting IRRs of 10-13%+. The platform is well-capitalised and positioned for scalable growth, with potential expansion into Europe.

Our client is a UK headquartered investment firm which specialises in private market strategies. Their platform spans real estate, energy infrastructure, and private credit, offering both equity and debt solutions.

Exciting opportunity for a Head of Commercial Real Estate Private Credit to join an established investment manager in London.

• Focus on sourcing, structuring, and executing private credit transactions in UK commercial real estate.
• Deal sizes expected to range from £25m-£50m+, with flexibility for portfolio aggregation or leverage.
• Emphasis on tailored financing solutions across the capital stack (senior, mezzanine, whole loans).
• Oversight of a growing portfolio with a focus on strong risk-adjusted returns.
• IRR targets of 10-13%, with room for lower returns where leverage or granularity improves performance.
• Active monitoring of asset performance and risk management strategies.

• Oversight of a growing portfolio with a focus on strong risk-adjusted returns.
• IRR targets of 10-13%, with room for lower returns where leverage or granularity improves performance.
• Active monitoring of asset performance and risk management strategies.

• Leadership in UK platform expansion as part of long-term strategy.
• Building relationships with borrowers, developers, brokers, and institutional partners.

• Representation at investment committees and senior leadership forums.
• Mentorship and development of investment team; fostering a high-performance culture.

• Minimum 15 years in commercial real estate private credit or lending, ideally from a credit fund.
• Proven track record in UK CRE debt transactions (investment and development).
• Strong underwriting, structuring, and negotiation skills.
• Deep market knowledge of UK CRE;
  European exposure beneficial.
• Familiarity with leveraged structures and capital markets.

• Entrepreneurial and commercially driven.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Competitive package including base salary and performance-based bonus aligned with strategic impact.