Director, Debt Structuring, Real Estate Private Equity
Company:
Cobalt Recruitment
Location:
UK-London
Compensation:
c£100-120,000 plus bonus and carry
Position Type:
Employee
Employment type:
Full time
Work permit req:
EU
Updated:
21 Jul 2008
eFC Ref no:
419185
This newly-established Private Equity Fund is looking for a Director of Debt Structuring to be responsible for the sourcing and tax-efficient structuring of all of the fund's debt needs as it invests in Pan-European real estate assets.
With a leading investment banking brand and a high-calibre team already in place our client will close a first fund of c£500m shortly. This fund will be used to acquire management-intensive real estate assets offering returns of c12-15%. These assets will be Pan-European with an initial focus on Germany and Switzerland. Further funds will follow with and ever broader remit.
This role is of vital importance. The successful candidate will be responsible for the sourcing and structuring of all debt requirements and as the fund will be domiciled in Luxembourg the tax-efficient structuring angle is important. They will also assist in the marketing of the fund and play a key role in its investment and overall management. They will be based in London with European travel required on an ad hoc basis.
The ideal candidate will:
Possess the credibility and track record to assist in the marketing of the fund.
Be currently performing a similar role with a European real estate investor, private equity fund or advisory firm.
Have a finance/accounting background and an understanding of tax-efficient debt sourcing and structuring.
Have the commitment and drive to help build the business.
European languages are not necessary but would be beneficial.
Have excellent written and spoken English
In return for this outstanding opportunity, our client will be able to offer:
A Director-level base salary and bonus
Carry/equity participation in the fund.
The opportunity to become part of a dynamic and growing business that is moving to take advantage of market conditions at an exciting time
If you are interested in this role, please apply with a Word version of your CV now. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, but you have any friends or colleagues who might be suitable, please feel free to forward this advert to them.
Cobalt are Specialists in Real Estate Finance Recruitment. Please visit www.cobaltrecruitment.com for more vacancies.