Lending Analyst, Residential Development Finance - JN 72494

Our client is a leading principal lender providing residential development finance across the UK who, due to continued success, is looking to hire a Lending Analyst to take ownership and responsibility for 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.
• Preparation of Credit Papers for presentation to Credit Committee.
• To assist with the preparation and review of Offer Letters for acceptance by the customer.
• To assist throughout the due diligence process including the review and critical assessment of valuation, QS and title reports.
• 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.