Our client is a leading global alternative investment manager with a significant real estate credit business and a diversified portfolio of institutional, fund, and listed investment vehicles. They are seeking an Associate to join a high-performing Finance and Operations team supporting a multi-billion-dollar real estate debt platform.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the operational management of a large and complex credit investment portfolio, working closely with investment professionals, finance teams, asset managers, and external service providers across international offices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the operations of a large real estate debt portfolio across a range of fund structures, listed vehicles, managed accounts, and insurance platforms.
• Coordinating the execution of new investments, financings, and capital markets transactions alongside investment and finance teams.
• Managing investment funding processes, treasury activity, debt financing arrangements, and foreign exchange considerations.
• Overseeing credit facility operations, including drawdowns, repayments, covenant monitoring, compliance reporting, and fee calculations.
• Working with asset management and servicing teams to review interest calculations, cash flows, funding activity, and investor distributions.
• Reviewing portfolio analytics and operational reporting prepared for senior leadership.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members while helping to drive operational efficiency and process improvements.

Candidate Profile:

• Investment Operations experience is a must-have.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3+ years' experience gained within transaction services, private equity, real estate debt, consulting, fund operations, or a related financial services environment.
• Exposure to real estate and/or alternative investments is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and a strong interest in leveraging technology to improve processes.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA are advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading investment platform and gain exposure to complex transactions, portfolio operations, and financing activities within a growing global real estate credit business.