Associate (Real Estate Finance)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Associate with 3-5 years of experience in property and development finance to join an established pan-European development finance firm.

In this role, you will be a key part of the underwriting team, managing transactions across the lifespan of a Development Finance facility. A successful candidate must be numerically strong, have great attention to detail, and be fluent in both German and English.

Key Duties:

• Lead and coordinate the overall due diligence/underwriting process.
• Review initial deal information and prepare financial models in accordance with our policies/hurdles to share terms with clients.
• Produce key underwriting documents, particularly detailed credit applications, with direction from Deal Originators and support from the Deal Execution team.
• Review professional reports and provide feedback on issues, questions, and comments to professionals with the Head of Credit.
• Proactively flag issues and potential risks to the Head of Credit and offer solutions to resolve these with minimal impact on clients.
• Coordinate and lead communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to new business development activities.
• Contribute to the development of changes, new ideas, and innovation within the wider business.
• Undertake required admin and updates on internal systems; participate in relevant training and development activities.
• Carry out business-required ad hoc activities and cross‑functional requirements.

Required Experience, Skills, and Characteristics:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of development finance experience and direct underwriting experience in German transactions.
• Fluent German and English speaker.
• Experience coordinating with solicitors and reviewing finance/security documents.
• Strong interest and understanding of the German property sector, with the ability to articulate views and data related to this.
• Degree educated; further education related to property and real estate is a plus.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and brokers.
• Excellent mathematical understanding and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence in addressing new situations and willingness to take on challenges.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and coordinate tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Team player who deals effectively and openly with colleagues and clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and willing to adopt new internal systems as required.