Job Description

Private Credit
Real Estate
UK
10 - 15 years
15+ years
About our client
Our client is a specialist real estate credit investor focused on the UK & Ireland bridging and short-term lending market. As their portfolio continues to grow, they are now seeking a Head of Asset Management to take ownership of the active management of performing and non-performing loans. What the job involves

• Lead the asset management function, overseeing a portfolio of performing and non-performing loans
• Take responsibility for special servicing situations, including assets in receivership or administration
• Manage the resolution, recovery, and resale of foreclosed assets, often requiring snagging works and coordination with third parties
• Work closely with the deal team to provide ongoing monitoring and coverage of performing loans
• Advise on underwriting and structuring of new deals, bringing a practical, hands-on perspective to risk and recovery
• Build and maintain a trusted network of real estate partners, agents, and contractors across the UK to support asset recovery and disposal
• Handle both the strategic and administrative aspects of asset management, ensuring full control and transparency across the portfolio

Who we are looking for

• An experienced asset management professional with a strong track record in special servicing and turnaround of distressed real estate assets
• Exposure to both residential and commercial property, ideally within the UK bridging or short-term lending market
• Familiarity with working with non-institutional borrowers and complex credit situations
• Strong network in the UK property market with a reputation for reliability and execution
• Detail-oriented and pragmatic, capable of managing both hands-on asset recovery and higher-level strategic oversight

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