Senior Asset Manager, CRE Private Credit

Roundtree Search is partnering with a leading global investment manager to appoint a

Senior Asset Manager

based in Melbourne. This role is responsible for the active management of a diversified investment portfolio post–financial close, with a strong focus on construction and development-backed investments. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving performance outcomes, managing risk exposure, ensuring compliance obligations are met, and maximising stakeholder returns across the asset lifecycle. This is a high-impact position suited to a commercially astute investment professional with strong financial modelling capability and experience overseeing development finance or structured lending portfolios. Proactively manage investments in line with approved investment strategies to optimise financial performance and maximise stakeholder returns. Monitor construction projects on a cost-to-complete basis, identifying potential cost escalation, delivery, and exit risks and supporting mitigation strategies. Assist in implementing alternative strategies where appropriate to enhance returns or protect downside exposure. Monitor development milestones, sales performance, amortisation targets, and exit timelines. Financial Analysis & Performance Reporting

Review, update and maintain detailed financial models including feasibility assessments, cashflow forecasting, gearing analysis, and IRR calculations. Provide clear and timely reporting to stakeholders on forecast financial returns, exit strategies, and anticipated timeframes. Track and report on key return metrics and overall investment status. Loan & Compliance Management

Review loan and security documentation and liaise with external legal counsel regarding amendments or variations where required. Issue correspondence to counterparties in accordance with loan documentation obligations. Complete loan drawdown notices and coordinate with counterparties and internal Finance teams regarding drawdowns and repayments. Establish and maintain detailed loan monitoring spreadsheets, tracking balances, interest, fees, and covenant compliance. Monitor compliance with development, sales, and amortisation milestones. Prepare Compliance Certificates and review associated reporting documentation, including counterparties’ financial statements. Oversee settlement processes for completed assets and liaise with legal counsel to facilitate settlements and security releases. Stakeholder & Counterparty Management

Manage relationships with borrowers, joint venture partners, and other counterparties to ensure timely and effective service delivery. Liaise with external consultants, including valuers and quantity surveyors, reviewing and reporting on third-party reports. Attend and contribute to Project Control Group meetings alongside construction contractors and consultants to support investment performance oversight. Identify and proactively manage credit, legal, reputational, and market risks across the portfolio. Ensure risks are appropriately mitigated while maintaining a strong focus on achieving target returns. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will bring:

5+ years’ experience in asset management, investment management, property development finance, private credit, structured lending, or project finance. Strong financial modelling expertise, including feasibility, cashflow forecasting, gearing, and IRR analysis. Sound understanding of loan documentation, security structures, and compliance frameworks. Experience monitoring construction and development-backed investments. Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance risk mitigation with return optimisation. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. High attention to detail and strong analytical capability.

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