Analyst - Debt Advisory

Colliers is a leading commercial real estate services company, providing a full range of services to real estate occupiers, developers and investors on a local, national and international basis. Our UK business is headquartered in London, with over 1,300 specialists across 16 offices in the UK and Ireland.

Job Description

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an Analyst to join our Debt Advisory team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a career in real estate finance and capital markets.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have recently completed their professional training within a Big Four accounting firm, ideally within Real Estate, Hotels, Healthcare or related audit teams, or individuals currently working within a real estate lending, credit or portfolio management role at a bank who are looking to transition into an advisory environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior team members on a wide range of financing mandates, supporting clients ranging from private investors and developers through to institutional funds and corporate occupiers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of debt advisory transactions across a range of real estate sectors.
• Assist in the preparation of lending proposals, information memoranda and client presentations.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and cashflow analyses.
• Undertake debt market research and lender analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of financing strategies and funding recommendations.
• Coordinate due diligence processes with lenders, valuers, lawyers and other advisors.
• Analyse investment, development and operational real estate opportunities.
• Support client meetings, lender discussions and transaction execution.
• Maintain market intelligence on lending terms, structures and capital market trends.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree educated in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification completed or nearing completion (preferred for audit candidates).
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in real estate finance and capital markets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Willingness to learn.

Ideal Experience

You may currently be:

• Recently qualified from a Big Four firm, having trained within:
  • Real Estate Audit
  • Hospitality & Leisure Audit
  • Healthcare Audit
  • Corporate Audit with significant property exposure
• Working within a bank, debt fund or alternative lender covering:
  • Real Estate Lending
  • Credit Analysis
  • Portfolio Management
  • Structured Finance
  • Commercial Banking

What We Offer

• Exposure to high-profile real estate financing transactions across multiple sectors.
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced Debt Advisory professionals and senior leadership.
• Structured professional development and mentoring.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business.

Why Join Colliers UK?

• Accelerate your career – Colliers is committed to developing its people through structured career progression, learning opportunities, professional

  qualifications

  , and internal mobility. 
• Enterprising culture – Employees are empowered to think differently, take ownership, and make decisions that drive success. Innovation and entrepreneurship are central to the Colliers culture. 
• Collaborative environment – Teams work closely across service lines and geographies, creating opportunities to learn from industry experts and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. 
• Global business, local impact – As part of a global organisation with thousands of professionals worldwide, employees benefit from international expertise while working on projects that shape local communities. 
• Strong focus on people and wellbeing – Colliers invests in its employees through competitive benefits, flexible working approaches, and a culture that supports individual success. 
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity – The business actively promotes an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and encouraged. 
• Make a difference – Through initiatives such as Colliers Gives , employees are encouraged to support local communities, with paid volunteering days and opportunities to contribute to charitable causes.

Additional Information

Please tell us what would help you take part and give enough practical detail for us to arrange it. We will handle your request confidentially, and it will not affect how you are assessed. We make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010.

At Colliers, we empower people to perform at their best. As a Disability Confident Employer, we want every candidate to feel welcome. If anything would help you take part in our process, such as extra time or rest breaks, step-free access, or a different interview format, please tell us in your application. You are not expected to share a diagnosis or medical history.

Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; or sexual orientation. We also value diverse experience and neurodiversity.

*Any CVs, Candidate details or Introductions sent directly to Colliers employees without a prior written mandate from the Colliers UK Talent Acquisition or HR Team shall be deemed unsolicited and provided voluntarily.

In such cases, Colliers shall have no obligation to pay any introduction, recruitment or placement fee, and may engage or hire the Candidate without liability to the Agency.