The Company
A leading private credit fund is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to oversee and actively manage a portfolio of large, complex real estate lending transactions
The Role
The role is focused on the ongoing management of loans up to $200 million, with a strong emphasis on asset-level oversight, risk management and hands-on engagement with borrowers and stakeholders.
This is a highly commercial role suited to someone who is comfortable operating in challenging and time-sensitive scenarios, has a deep understanding of real estate credit, and is willing to be on-site and close to the underlying assets.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of senior and structured real estate loans with exposures of up to $200m
Oversee ongoing loan performance, covenant compliance, and risk management across the portfolio
Act as the primary point of contact for borrowers, sponsors, advisors and internal stakeholders
Review and assess PCG (Probable Cost to Complete) reports, QS reports, valuations and other third-party technical documentation
Conduct regular site visits and maintain a strong understanding of asset condition, construction progress and project risks
Proactively identify emerging risks and develop mitigation strategies, including restructures, waivers or enforcement strategies where required
Work closely with legal, credit and investment teams on amendments, consents, extensions and complex workout situations
Prepare internal reporting, portfolio reviews and investment committee papers
About You
Experience in real estate lending, private credit, commercial banking, or restructuring, ideally with exposure to large and complex property transactions
Strong understanding of real estate finance structures, construction lending and development risk
Hands-on experience reviewing and interpreting PCG reports, QS reports, valuations and feasibility studies
Comfortable managing challenging borrower situations and distressed or underperforming assets
Strong commercial judgement and ability to operate autonomously in a fast-moving environment
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Property, Engineering, Business or a related discipline
What's On Offer
Opportunity to join a high-quality private credit platform with significant capital and an active real estate pipeline
Exposure to large, complex transactions with direct influence over outcomes
Flat, commercial culture with genuine decision-making responsibility
Competitive remuneration aligned to experience and performance