Associate - Lending Solutions (German Speaking)

Associate - Lending Solutions (German Speaking)

Application Deadline: 25 April 2025

Department: Investment - Lending Solutions

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Reporting To: MD - Lending Investments

Description

Arrow Global's Lending Solutions team provides comprehensive real estate lending services across Europe, offering flexible, full-lifecycle financing solutions tailored to the evolving capital needs of the real estate sector.

The team leverages Arrow's local presence and relationships to originate differentiated investment opportunities, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for borrowers throughout the entire real estate investment lifecycle. This strategic advantage allows us to effectively address capital needs, providing tailored solutions that align with market demands.

As an Associate in the Lending Solutions team, your primary responsibility will be to support the lending origination team in identifying, evaluating, and executing credit and lending investment opportunities backed by real estate.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in the deal origination process, with exposure to a high volume of deal flow. Our platform is unique, and our pipeline is highly diverse, featuring off-market deals across a wide range of geographies and asset classes.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform detailed financial analysis, including cash flow modeling, due diligence, and transaction closings for the lending solutions deal teams.
• Draft and prepare IC papers, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with internal requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage the internal deal pipeline using the Arrow Fund Management System and platform-based tools used by our platforms to ensure accurate tracking and oversight.
• Actively participate in team meetings, collaborating to identify and source investment opportunities.
• Evaluate and recommend new capital deployment strategies, demonstrating sound judgment in assessing the financial viability of investments.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, market dynamics, and potential investment niches within the real estate and credit markets.
• Assist in due diligence on potential investment targets, including reviewing legal documents, conducting site visits, and liaising with external advisors and experts.
• Collaborate with deal leaders to produce and present detailed investment memorandums and presentations for senior management and investment committees.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Exceptional academic record, with a minimum of a degree-level qualification from a top-tier institution. An advanced degree or professional qualification is preferred.
• German language skills essential; proficiency in other EU languages is an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in real estate lending, with a strong preference for candidates from private markets, investment banking, private credit/hedge funds, or top-tier accounting firms (Transaction Services/Advisory experience required).
• Advanced financial modeling skills with high proficiency in Excel.
• Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills with high emotional intelligence (EQ)-skilled in empathy, active listening, adaptability, and managing diverse stakeholder relationships with tact and professionalism.
• Comprehensive understanding of private credit markets, including distressed debt, special situations, private debt, and real estate assets.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong track record of sound judgment, precision, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work autonomously while also being a collaborative team player in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Results-driven mindset, with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed investment goals.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Great talent comes in many forms, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Whilst a number of our roles do require specific qualifications and experience, and industry knowledge, we also value potential, unique perspectives, and transferable skills. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.