Our partner is a newly launched, vertically integrated real estate investor.

They are backed by a seasoned team with extensive industry expertise and a strong local presence in key European markets. They provide private market funds to institutional investors, covering a range of risk profiles, focusing on the European living sector.

Recruitment project team

Joseph is an experienced headhunter specialising in sourcing the best accounting and finance leaders within the real estate sector. With over 8 years of experience sourcing talent across the residential and commercial property sectors, he is the perfect recruitment partner for any senior finance hires.

Recruitment project breakdown

Following the recent launch of their inaugural fund, our partner sought to invest capital in residential real estate assets across the UK, with all assets to be internally managed. The Finance Director role was created to lead the finance function and play a pivotal role in establishing the company’s processes and procedures.

They required a candidate with a proven track record in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment, as the role would involve close collaboration with the CEO and CIO in strategic decision-making.

Recruitment project solutions

Market mapping: After meeting with our partner to discuss the brief, Joseph leveraged his extensive network of finance professionals in the property industry, alongside deverellsmith’s comprehensive database and external resources. This approach allowed him to identify all suitable candidates who had experience leading and scaling finance functions within the residential and commercial real estate sectors. Joseph then refined the list, prioritising individuals with a background in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments.

Consultative approach: Once the appropriate candidates were identified and expressed interest in the role, NDAs were issued to maintain full confidentiality, as the fund had not yet been launched. Joseph then conducted in-depth discussions with each candidate, having gained a clear understanding of our partner’s requirements. Following these initial conversations, Joseph compiled a long list of 14 candidates, all of whom he met in person and interviewed based on the criteria established by our partner.

Diverse talent pool: Our partner emphasised the importance of a diverse candidate pool for this role, seeking a balanced mix of male and female professionals. Joseph successfully delivered on this request, presenting a range of candidates. To help prevent any unconscious bias, the CVs were presented to our partner without identifying details.

Results

Six candidates were shortlisted for the role, with four interviewed by our partner. Two advanced to a second round, after which an offer was made to the preferred candidate.
Our partner was highly impressed with the calibre of candidates presented, noting that any of the shortlisted individuals could have been hired due to the exceptionally high standard.
The entire search process, from project brief to offer, was completed within just 10 weeks.
Due to the success of the search, our partner is now looking to establish a long-term recruitment partnership with deverellsmith, extending to the broader business.