REAL ESTATE FINANCE PORTFOLIO MANAGER

London | Canary Wharf

We’re working with a leading financial institution on an excellent opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Finance Portfolio Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a diverse portfolio of real estate finance facilities.

The portfolio covers a broad range of asset classes including residential, PBSA, retail, hotels and offices , with exposure to both performing and non-performing facilities, including work-outs and restructurings.

The role will include:

1. Managing a portfolio of Real Estate Finance facilities from a portfolio management perspective
2. Managing relationships with borrowers and key external stakeholders
3. Processing rollovers, drawdowns and payments
4. Preparing credit applications, annual reviews and credit reports
5. Monitoring facility covenants and overall credit exposure
6. Managing renewals, restructurings, defaults and work-out situations
7. Ensuring facilities remain fully KYC compliant
8. Working closely with Front Office, Credit Risk, Operations, Finance, Legal and Compliance
9. Managing relationships with asset managers, lawyers, monitoring surveyors and valuers
10. Coordinating middle-office activity supporting the wider Real Estate Finance business
11. Producing MI and portfolio analysis, including concentration risk, pricing, returns and exposures
12. Managing arrears and supporting the timely resolution of problem facilities
13. Contributing to a strong risk management and first-line-of-defence culture
14. Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team

We’re looking for someone with:

1. 5+ years’ experience in Real Estate Finance, ideally within an investment, commercial or challenger bank
2. Strong understanding of Real Estate Finance transactions and credit
3. Excellent credit analysis and credit report writing skills
4. Experience managing borrower relationships and complex negotiations
5. Exposure to performing and/or non-performing real estate facilities
6. Strong understanding of covenant monitoring, restructurings, defaults and portfolio management
7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
8. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
9. Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment
10. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
11. A degree in Real Estate, STEM or a related discipline would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Finance / Property Finance / Portfolio Management professional looking for a senior role within a growing financial institution.