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Director (Head of Research) at Circle Square - M&A, Private Equity, Corp Dev & Real Estate Recruitment
Our client is a prestigious €Bn plus Private Equity fund specialising in real estate debt investments across Europe. With a strong track record of providing flexible capital solutions to the property sector, they are expanding their Irish operations and seeking an exceptional candidate to lead their origination efforts in Ireland.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Director or Managing Director to join their team in Ireland. This is a senior-level position focused exclusively on originating mezzanine and junior debt opportunities across the Irish real estate market and potentially wider European property sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute a comprehensive origination strategy for mezzanine and junior debt investments in Irish real estate.
* Build and nurture relationships with key intermediaries including real estate investment banks, property advisors, developers, REITs, private equity real estate sponsors, and corporate finance teams.
* Identify and evaluate potential real estate investment opportunities that align with the fund's investment criteria and return objectives.
* Lead initial screening of property-based opportunities and prepare preliminary investment recommendations.
* Represent the fund at real estate industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
* Collaborate with the investment and credit analysis teams to progress potential real estate transactions.
* Monitor trends in the Irish property market including asset values, rental yields, development pipelines, and regulatory changes.
* Support portfolio management and execution.
Required Qualifications:
* Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in real estate finance, property investment, or real estate banking.
* Established network within the Irish property and financial community.
* Proven track record of originating and closing mezzanine or junior debt transactions in the real estate sector.
* Strong understanding of property valuation, real estate transaction structures, and property-focused financial analysis.
* Deep knowledge of different real estate asset classes (commercial, residential, retail, industrial, hospitality).
* Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
* Professional qualifications such as MRICS, ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to the fund's overall objectives. You should have a commercial mindset with strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop deep and lasting relationships with key stakeholders in the real estate sector.
You MUST have the ability (and book) to originate deals in Ireland now.
Compensation:
A highly competitive package will be offered, including base salary, performance-based bonus, and carried interest opportunity in the fund's real estate investments.
Location:
This position will be based in Dublin, Ireland, with travel required across the country to assess property opportunities and occasionally to other European locations.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Finance
Industries
Real Estate, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Investment Banking
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