Senior Financing Manager (m/f/d) External Debt Solutions

Senior Financing Manager (m/f/d) External Debt Solutions

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Role Summary

The “Senior Financing Manager” holds full responsibility for all (re)financing matters and manages (re)financing transactions as a “Deal captain,” acting as the central coordinator for all involved parties, both internally and externally. This role plays a pivotal part in sourcing debt financing and strategic analysis of real‑estate markets. It also encompasses continuous loan covenant reporting with external financing partners. As a key player in the financing process, the Deal Captain ensures seamless execution and integration of financing into the organizational and overall transaction strategy. The role demands a comprehensive understanding of legal, technical, tax‑related, structural, and financial aspects while fostering communication and collaboration across departments and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for the entire financing process, from origination to loan drawdown, for the entire project group.
• Play a leading role in formulating the financing strategy for individual transactions.
• Develop "Debt Pitchbooks" presentations for selected external financing parties.
• Lead contract negotiations with financing partners and manage the involvement of consultants.
• Oversee the due diligence process conducted by banks.
• Coordinate with all relevant internal specialist departments (Legal, Technical, Finance, Tax, Asset Management) to ensure compliance with internal requirements and necessary committee approvals.
• Where applicable, lead and/or support joint‑venture alignment with partners.
• Where applicable, lead and support alignment with external asset managers.
• Prepare decision papers for the internal Investment Committee and other committees, while communicating with sponsors, creating presentations, and performing follow‑up tasks.
• Facilitate communication with senior management, the investment committee, and sponsors.
• Execute post‑closing activities as outlined in the facility agreement.
• Assist in resource management within the team.
• Manage and leverage the existing network of financing partners to identify and source debt financings suitable for individual transaction strategies.
• Conduct market monitoring.
• Coordinate and manage timely and continuous loan covenant reporting to relevant external financing partners.

Key Requirements

• University degree with a strong academic background; additional training in real‑estate management is advantageous.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in real‑estate or banking, with demonstrated specialization.
• Comprehensive understanding of the legal, technical, tax‑related, structural, financial, and other aspects of loan transactions.
• Self‑motivated and adaptable, capable of working effectively both independently and within a dynamic team environment.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in financial modeling and possess strong analytical abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant real‑estate markets and a robust network within the European financing community.
• Deep interest and thorough understanding of real‑estate markets, debt financing, and capital markets, with a proven track record in leading and coordinating complex financing projects.
• Effective team player and project manager.
• Open to AI and innovative technologies/tools.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with Argus Software is a plus.
• Exceptional proficiency in both German and English.

Benefits

• Onboarding: A mentor, a buddy program and a global welcome event will help you get started.
• Learning: A large portfolio of continuous learning opportunities will help you stay relevant and grow.
• Working place: An open and international working environment with a diverse and inclusive culture. A model balancing remote and office gives you flexibility.
• Benefits: A company pension scheme, well‑being initiatives, sports offers and local benefits will allow a positive work‑life balance.

PIMCO Prime Real Estate is a leading global real‑estate investor and manager. We manage a global investment portfolio of approximately $90 B AUM across 16 offices worldwide. Our real‑estate platform is one of the largest and most diversified in the world, with a broad set of solutions that leverage decades of expertise across public and private equity and debt markets.

We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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