Lending Analyst, Real Estate Finance

Our client is a leading challenger bank with HQ in the City of London who, due to continued success, is looking to open an office in Leeds and therefore want to hire a Lending Analyst to assist the Relationship Directors with reviewing and analysing prospective residential development lending opportunities along with the underwriting, closing and on-going management of a portfolio of residential development loans.

Main duties:

· Underwriting, deal execution and portfolio management

· To prepare Indicative Heads of Terms for residential development lending opportunities that the Bank wishes to progress

· To assist with the preparation of Credit Papers for presentation to the Bank's Credit Committee

· To assist the Relationship Directors and Loans Administration with the preparation and review of Offer Letters for acceptance by the customer

· To assist the Relationship Directors and Loans Administration throughout the due diligence process including the review and critical assessment of valuation, QS and title reports

· To assist with the ongoing monitoring of development loans/projects including regular site visits to check on-site construction and sales progress

Requirements:

· Property finance experience, preferably from a residential development finance background

· Experience of, and enthusiasm for, residential property and residential development

· Keen understanding and appreciation of property market trends

· High degree of fluency in MS Excel and Word

· Highly literate with ability to write clear, concise, incisive reports

· Highly numerate with strong analytical skills and close attention to detail

· Ability and credibility to communicate clearly and persuasively at all levels