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

• • 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.