Job Description
Our client, an award-winning UK bank, is seeking an astute and technically accomplished Credit Risk professional to join their Real Estate Finance team. This isn't a role for the generalist—we need someone with deep, demonstrable expertise who can navigate the complexities of both development and investment lending with confidence and precision.
Key Responsibilities
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- Act as the technical expert within the second line of defence, evaluating and approving Real Estate Finance lending proposals across Development and Investment portfolios
- Provide specialist, authoritative advice on new lending opportunities, complex restructuring cases, and guide Relationship Directors through the credit approval process
- Drive sustainable portfolio growth by upholding rigorous credit quality standards and ensuring provisions remain appropriate
- Partner with senior leadership to enhance risk frameworks and governance structures that enable integrated, streamlined operations
- Contribute to strategic initiatives including new product launches, acquisition evaluations, and business ventures while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk coherence
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Risk and Head of REF Risk on key strategic projects
- Oversee preparation and delivery of accurate, timely management information to the Executive Committee
- Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and guide the organisation through necessary adaptations
- Maintain rigorous processes to support successful internal and external audit outcomes
If you’d like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application.