Associate Director, Capital Solutions & UK Commercial

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. 

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:

An opportunity has arisen to work within the Capital Solutions & UK Commercial team within M&G Real Estate. The team is responsible for M&G Real Estate’s separate account business including joint ventures, club deals and portfolio solutions in addition to capital markets and asset management across our commercial real estate book. Key responsibilities will involve assisting the team with the creation of new strategies, the structuring of investment vehicles and underwriting and executing of transactions predominantly across the UK but also in European Real Estate markets. Transactions will be at both the Opco and Propco level.

Financial and analytical support:

• Creation and/or review of detailed financial models relating to real estate investments, portfolios and fund vehicles.
• Evaluate, structure and negotiate (as appropriate) investments, to include legal documentation and restructurings.
• Provide written and financial analysis to support investments, refinancings & disposals.
• Make verbal and written presentations to fund managers, Investment Committees and other relevant committees as required.
• Support Directors to manage relationships with partners, intermediaries and sponsors, in relation to specific opportunities and transactions.

Governance  and product development:

• Working with product development on the creation of new investment vehicles,  including but not limited to preparation of documentation, facilitation of shareholders consent, liaison with external lawyers etc 
• Development and maintenance of User Developed  Applications (UDA) and fund documentation  

• Excellent analysis (legal and financial) and valuation skills which will include appropriate financial modelling skills.
• Ideally familiar with standard loan documentation and key aspects of transaction implementation including covenant setting, security taking and ongoing controls and restrictions
• An interest in real estate investments, as well as corporates. Relevant real estate investment expertise would be helpful but not essential.
• Experience in Fund administration and knowledge of Private Equity, Fixed Income instruments is beneficial.
• Confidence & excellent communication both oral and written is a must to communicate at all levels within the organisation & externally
• Strong and flexible work ethic, willingness to travel occasionally and ability to work effectively both independently and within teams.
• Must be self-motivated with ability to prioritise own workload to meet team and business deadlines.

Job Level: Experienced Colleague

Recruiter: Natalie Renn

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.  

• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. 

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: [email protected]