Associate Director, Debt Capital Markets, EMEA

Walker & Dunlop

The Role

Overview

Lead debt advisory analysis, market research, underwriting, and transaction execution for European CRE deals.

Key Responsibilities

  • debt management
  • deal marketing
  • financing memoranda
  • cashflow modeling
  • client relations
  • analyst training

Tasks

-Manage allocated debt transactions across several stages from inception of the transaction (initial identification and pitching) through deal marketing (preparation of materials and lender engagement) to final loan closing (legal documentation and loan funding) -Assist the senior debt advisors in identifying and pursuing new business leads, maintaining existing client relationships, and managing the deal pipeline -Oversee and take responsibility for the preparation and assembly of Financing Memoranda and the ancillary documents (cashflow models etc.) associated with new debt mandates. -Conduct a detailed review of potential debt mandates, assess their viability and oversee the production of pitch documents and financing proposals (as required) -Develop strong relationships with all external clients, with a particular focus on your peer set within the lender and borrower communities. -Take joint responsibility with other Associate Directors for the training and development of analysts and senior analysts. -Analyse ad hoc debt requirements and loan scenarios for our existing and potential clients, when considering refinancing or acquisition opportunities -Work with the Head of Execution to coordinate tasks and delegate mandates across the junior team members (interns, analysts, senior analysts), ensuring there is an appropriate distribution of transactions across the resource pool

Requirements

  • excel
  • cpa
  • cfa
  • debt advisory
  • powerpoint
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Language skills (German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian) are looked upon favourably -Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes -CPA or CFA are looked upon favourably -Excellent financial modeling skills including thorough knowledge of Excel (including building/ auditing dynamic models) -Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills -Possess a working knowledge of commercial loan diligence and closing processes -Ability to accurately and productively handle multiple tasks during time sensitive situations -Debt advisory experience within the European market -Experience and a high understanding across multiple property types, with exposure to both investment and development deals -Proven written and oral communication skills -4+ years of commercial real estate experience required, preferably with commercial real estate owners, advisors, or financial institutions -Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders -Thorough understanding for the financial analysis of income-producing and development real estate -Proficiency in MS Outlook and Word, and ability to learn Salesforce and other company software as needed -Bachelor’s degree required (prefer finance and/or real estate concentration) -Excellent PowerPoint skills, with the ability to follow internal design guidelines

Benefits

-You will have the opportunity to accelerate in our rapidly growing organization. -Flexible working hours, career advancement, and competitive compensation package. -In addition to other benefits, we offer supplemental health insurance, a pension plan, and 100% complimentary and confidential mental health services. -We arrange social activities to help our employees and families become familiar with each other and our culture.

The Company

About Walker & Dunlop

-Provides capital solutions for commercial real estate transactions across multiple sectors. -Diverse portfolio includes financing for residential, industrial, commercial, and mixed-use projects. -Offers capital markets, loan servicing, investment sales, and agency lending services. -Notable projects include financing for major office buildings, residential complexes, and large-scale industrial facilities. -Continuously innovates with technology to enhance financial solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Multifamily

Hospitality

Industrial

Commercial Real Estate

Loan Servicing

Investment Management

Valuation

Advisory Services