Asset & Wealth Management, AM Private – Real Estate Credit Investing EMEA, Vice President

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions, and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success.

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals. At Goldman Sachs, our culture is one of teamwork, innovation and meritocracy. We often say our people are our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally.

We are looking for a Vice President to join the EMEA Real Estate team in London to focus on origination and execution of new credit investments across Europe for the Real Estate Credit Partners (“RECP”) fund series. RECP is one of the world’s largest performing real estate credit originators and is currently investing its fourth fund, having deployed more than $20bn since 2009 in high yielding senior, mezzanine and construction loans to high quality sponsors. The role will include direct responsibility for originating, underwriting, and executing on new investments for the fund in Europe, working in close collaboration with the rest of the Real Estate Debt and Equity team professionals regionally and globally, as well as the wider firm.

RESPONSIBILTIES

Lead all aspects of investment transactions, from origination to underwriting, structuring, due diligence and execution
Manage a deal team typically consisting of an associate and analyst for each transaction and all external advisors. Closely collaborate with regional and sector coverage investing and asset management teams, the Loan Asset Management team, construction and ESG professionals
Present to external and internal stakeholders (Investment Committee, fund LP presentations, etc)
Build and develop sponsor coverage relationships
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Track record of sourcing and executing credit deals and deep sponsor relationships from transaction experience with Debt Capital Markets and Equity Investment teams in top Private Equity firms
Entrepreneurial mindset and strong sense of ownership
Ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree in Finance, Business, or other applicable field and have an excellent academic and professional record
8+ years’ experience required in Real Estate Finance - prior experience in a loan origination role in a similar organisation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A self-starter and proactive team player with a strong sense of urgency, responsibility and ability to influence
Excellent multi-tasking abilities with strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work well under pressure in a team with a positive attitude
European languages a plus