Job Description

My client is a leading commercial real estate financier and investor with offices in Melbourne, managing several billion dollars of capital on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth investors.

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Due to continued growth in origination and transaction activity, the firm is seeking to appoint an experienced Director to play a senior role in executing subordinated debt and complex credit investments across the platform.

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This is a hands-on leadership position with direct responsibility for transaction execution, deal structuring, and investment decision-making, alongside the management and development of a high-performing team of analysts and associates.

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The role is suited to an accomplished property finance or investment professional who combines deep transactional experience with strong people leadership and stakeholder management capability.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Leading end-to-end execution of complex equity, subordinated debt, and structured credit transactions, from initial underwriting through to investment committee approval and close
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- Driving investment analysis, financial modelling, and commercial assessment, ensuring recommendations are robust, well-reasoned, and investment-grade
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- Structuring and negotiating mandate terms in coordination with internal stakeholders, legal advisers, borrowers, joint venture partners, and capital providers
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- Acting as deal lead on mandated transactions, with accountability for execution timelines, quality of analysis, and adherence to approval parameters
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- Managing, mentoring, and developing analysts and associates, including oversight of work quality, prioritisation, and career development
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- Overseeing the preparation and ongoing management of investment business plans, including performance monitoring and recommendations for amendments where required
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- Managing key external relationships throughout the investment life cycle, ensuring outcomes align with fund objectives and approvals
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- Ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of all transaction, fund, and investor reporting
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- Managing team capacity and resource allocation in coordination with senior leadership, including supporting other teams during peak execution periods
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- Contributing to broader investment team initiatives, including recruitment, investor relations support, capital raising initiatives, and strategic projects
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- Actively promoting firm values, culture, and people initiatives across the team
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The successful candidate will demonstrate:

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- 10+ years' experience in real estate investing or financing, gained within investment banking, private equity, investment management, corporate banking, advisory, or related environments
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- Deep execution experience across property equity, subordinated debt, and structured credit transactions
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- Strong financial modelling capability and advanced Excel proficiency
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- Excellent commercial judgement, analytical rigour, and attention to detail
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- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and defend investment theses at a senior level
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- Proven people leadership capability, including coaching, delegation, and performance management
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- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence, and drive outcomes
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- A collaborative mindset combined with accountability and ownership
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This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior execution and leadership role within a highly regarded real estate investment platform, offering meaningful responsibility, transaction exposure, and long-term career progression.

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If you would like to discuss the role in confidence, please send your CV to [email protected]. All applications and conversations will be treated with strict confidentiality.

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📌 Director - Credit - Transaction Execution - Commercial Real Estate Fund (Victoria)
🏢 Collins Executive Recruitment
📍 Victoria