Vice President, Structured Real Estate Finance Origination & Execution

BBVA

Vice President in Structured Real Estate Finance responsible for origination and execution of complex deals in UK real estate markets. Collaborating with clients and stakeholders to manage diverse transactions.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support origination of No Recourse Commercial Real Estate transactions across various markets; manage & develop a relationship with clients, lenders, advisors, internal and external stakeholders.
Good understanding of different Commercial Real Estate sectors; understanding of UK & international financial markets across Logistics/Last Mile, BTR, PBSA, Office, Retail and Hotel.
Experience in the origination and execution (from the origination to financial closing) of Commercial Real Estate deals including among others: financial structuring, financial modelling, managing Due Diligence process, negotiating financing documentation, coordinating credit analysis in conjunction with Analyst and Associates assigned to the opportunity, etc.
Taking on and handling projects autonomously.
Financial modelling skills, understanding of accounting, tax and legal concepts related to No Recourse Commercial Real Estate deals, financial statements analysis, cash flow analysis, derivatives instruments related to deals, etc.
Ability to understand, produce and negotiate complex real estate structured finance documentation (term sheets, commitment letters, credit agreements, security agreements and others) and different type of complex financing structures.
Credit/risk analysis skills; experience in preparing credit papers and reports and negotiating and dealing with Credit Risk teams.
Strong presentation skills, both orally and in writing; preparation of materials and presentations for client pitches.
Ability to work in a team structure and dealing with different internal areas (client relationship, global markets, risk and legal departments, advisory, etc).
Ability to coordinate and negotiate with clients, lenders, advisors, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least +6 years of relevant business experience in Structured Real Estate Finance or a comparable background in investment banking or advisory.
Outstanding and proven track record as real estate professional with strong knowledge of fundamentals to support sound and long-term good business, assessing risk and finding appropriate mitigants.
Ideally lead arranging and bookrunning positions of real estate finance mandates.
Business School/University degree in economics or business administration, finance or related field.
Fluent in English, fluency of a second European language is a plus.
Experience with large transaction and Originate to Distribute is a plus.
Formal credit training and a problem-solving attitude combined with a positive attitude to support business creation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and under tight deadlines.
Strong excel and power-point necessary; proficient in all Microsoft Office Tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modellingfinancial structuringcredit analysisdue diligencecash flow analysisderivatives instrumentsstructured finance documentationrisk analysiscredit papers preparationnegotiation

Soft Skills

presentation skillscommunication skillsteamworkproblem-solvingclient relationship managementautonomous project handlingnegotiation skillspositive attitudeability to work under tight deadlinesadaptability

Certifications

formal credit trainingbusiness degreefinance degreeeconomics degreebusiness administration degree