Private Credit / Leveraged Finance Associate looking to move into Real Estate Private EquityThis range is provided by Caravel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from CaravelHeadhunter in global real estate debt and equity. 20 years of experience in helping real estate leaders build teams which outperform the market.A leading global real estate investment manager, backed by a major institutional parent, is expanding its European investment platform and is seeking an Investment Associate or Vice President to join its London-based team with a pan-European remit.They are running a sale‑leaseback strategy and are looking to add credit analysis skills to the team by hiring somebody from a leveraged finance or private credit team.Why consider this opportunity?The firm has raised a substantial pool of discretionary equity and is actively investing across Europe. This is a hands‑on execution role with immediate exposure to live transactions.Investments span multiple European countries and sectors, including logistics, industrial, offices and long‑leased commercial assets. The team operates as a fully integrated European platform with offices across key markets.You’ll join a smart, collaborative investment team with deep experience across real estate, credit and structured transactions, supported by institutional infrastructure and a long‑standing performance record.The roleThe successful candidate will be a key member of the European investment team, focused primarily on sale‑leaseback and long‑leased strategies, with responsibilities across the full deal lifecycle, including:Transaction sourcing across EuropeCorporate credit analysis and tenant underwritingReal estate underwriting and financial modellingDeal structuring, negotiation and executionManaging due diligence and transactions through to closeSourcing and executing third‑party financing3–7 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, private credit or sale‑leaseback investingStrong credit analysis skillset is essentialCommercial real estate experience helpful but not requiredExcellent academic backgroundFluency in English required; additional European languages a plusHighly analytical, detail‑oriented and commercially mindedComfortable working in a lean, high‑responsibility environmentSalary is up to £150k with a compelling variable comp structure.Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Finance. Industries: Real Estate, Banking, and Financial Services.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Caravel by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr