Arc & Co. has appointed Edward Raynor as asset finance adviser.
Raynor (pictured) has a decade of experience in real estate finance and debt advisery, spanning private debt funds and investment banks.
His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, private debt funds Birchwood Real Estate and Starz Real Estate, and Eastdil Secured, a US investment bank with a European presence.
Raynor is experienced in deal structuring and modelling, as well as asset management across multiple classes, including logistics, hotels, offices, self-storage, student accommodation, residential, and life sciences.
He joins an expanding Arc & Co. team, which now stands at 22.
Raynor said: “I’ll be leveraging my lending and advisery background to secure optimal financing for Arc & Co. clients.
“Through effective strategy, combined with market intelligence and a commitment to smooth execution, I’m confident that I can add value to what is already a formidable team of advisers.”
Andrew Robinson, Arc & Co. CEO, added: “It’s exciting to announce our first hire for 2025. Edward has the type of proactive mindset we look for, as well as a background that enhances to Arc & Co.’s capabilities and capacity.
“The coming months are set to be very busy, with larger, more complex transactions taking centre stage.
“Edward’s experience in term and development lending at a variety of institutions will be of huge benefit to the business.”