Director - Real Estate Equity Advisory
hace 15 horas
City of London
My client is a leading real estate advisory business specialising in the origination, structuring, and execution of equity-focused Real Estate transactions. We advise investors, developers, and asset owners across a range of sectors, delivering strategic capital solutions and driving high-quality transaction outcomes. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Director to play a key role in originating and executing equity transactions, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the strategic development of the platform. Role Overview The Director will be a senior member of the advisory team, responsible for originating, structuring, and executing equity real estate transactions. The role is heavily focused on equity capital (joint ventures, minority/majority equity raises, platform investments, recapitalisations) rather than debt advisory. The successful candidate will combine strong transaction execution skills with a proven ability to generate new business, manage senior client relationships, and lead transactions from origination through to completion. Key Responsibilities Transaction Origination & Execution • Originate and execute equity-focused real estate transactions across relevant asset classes, • Advise clients on equity structuring, joint ventures, and capital partnering strategies, • Lead transactions end-to-end, including marketing, negotiations, due diligence, and closing, • Coordinate with internal teams and external advisers (legal, tax, technical, valuation) Client Relationship Management • Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with developers, investors, family offices, funds, and asset owners, • Act as a trusted senior adviser to clients on equity strategy and capital markets positioning, • Leverage existing networks to generate repeat business and new mandates Business Development • Proactively originate new equity advisory mandates through market engagement and networking, • Contribute to the growth strategy of the advisory platform and expansion into new opportunities, • Represent the firm in the market, enhancing brand presence and reputation Leadership & Mentorship • Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members on transactions and client work, • Support the development of best practices, processes, and market intelligence within the team Candidate Profile Experience & Background • Significant experience in real estate advisory, investment banking, private equity, or principal investing, • Demonstrable track record in equity real estate transactions (not debt-led roles), • Strong understanding of real estate capital structures, joint ventures, and investor requirements, • Established network across investors, developers, and capital providers Skills & Attributes • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, • Proven ability to originate and execute complex transactions, • Confident communicator, able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-driven approach, • Leadership capability with a collaborative working style, • Opportunity to play a senior role in a growing, entrepreneurial advisory business, • Focus on high-quality equity transactions with leading market participants, • Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives, • Platform for long-term career progression and influence over business strategy