Executive Director, Commercial Real Estate Underwriting & Portfolio Management Greater London, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Commercial Real Estate Underwriting and Portfolio Management. This senior role is pivotal in the expansion of the company's secured lending activities, particularly in the pan-European and key Asian markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, leading, and developing a high-performing team, as well as holding operational and strategic accountability for the pre and post-origination credit lifecycle. This includes establishing robust underwriting policies, leading negotiations on complex credit and security documentation, and managing ongoing loan performance. The role demands a seasoned real estate professional with extensive CRE credit experience, a demonstrated construction lending track record, and a deep understanding of pan-European jurisdictional lending and security enforcement frameworks. Applicants must have a minimum of 10-15 years' of institutional commercial real estate lending and underwriting experience, with a focus on construction and development debt facilities. The role requires exceptional financial modeling and analytical capabilities, a comprehensive understanding of European CRE valuation approaches, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have a relevant academic background or equivalent professional credentials, and fluency in English, with additional European language proficiency being highly regarded. Responsibilities include resource allocation, end-to-end deal underwriting, credit committee sponsorship, and ongoing loan surveillance, as well as proactive problem asset management. The Executive Director will be expected to partner closely with various stakeholders to deliver tailored financing structures for the company's sophisticated clients.

Hiring Company

Goldman Sachs