Investment Management - Real Estate Credit Fund - Vice President

Source, assess, and originate new real estate lending opportunities across European markets, ranging from investment grade quality to value-add credit propositions. Full ownership of the deal process from initial screening to final closing. Thorough due diligence on each transaction - including collateral analysis, engaging third-party consultants and reviewing due diligence reports. Manage the credit underwriting, including detailed cash flow modelling, and investment approval process, including preparation of investment committee applications. Lead negotiations from initial term sheet, to structuring loan terms, and finance documents. Oversee investments, monitor performance and maintain borrower relationships. Mentor and direct junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Support fund activities such as investor presentations, fund raising, marketing, and strategic initiatives. Proven experience in real estate lending roles, either in the real estate lending team of primary financial institutions or in the investment team of real estate credit funds. Experience across different asset classes and European markets strongly preferred. Excellent academic background and achievements. Established network and sourcing channels for real estate lending opportunities across sectors and European jurisdictions. Demonstrated ability to negotiate term sheets and loan documentation directly with borrowers and legal counsel. Strong grasp of loan structuring, covenants, and key terms in LMA-type real estate credit agreements. Outstanding analytical and financial modeling skills, ability to build and review deal models and perform credit analysis. Solid understanding of real estate valuation, credit metrics, and structuring principles. Excellent project management skills to drive a transaction from initial stages through due diligence, approval, and closing. Motivation to support fund-level activities such as interactions with investors, fund raising and fund portfolio management. Ability to manage and tutor junior resources, foster a collaborative and team-oriented environment and participate in the growth of the platform. Excellent communication skills, including in the preparation of investment committee applications and investor materials. Impeccable attention to detail, accuracy and accountability for work outputs. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.