As an Assistant Relationship Director, you'll play a pivotal role in our Development Finance team, working alongside seasoned professionals to structure innovative lending solutions while building valuable industry connections and expertise. The Assistant Relationship Director will support a team of Relationship Directors to source, assess, underwrite and take to completion property development loans, whilst working with the Portfolio Management team to oversee the management of a portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Senior Relationship Directors and Relationship Directors in handling new business enquiries and undertaking an initial assessment and issuing, where applicable, Heads of Terms
Supporting Senior Relationship Directors and Relationship Directors in the production of credit proposals
Attending client/broker meetings on site when required
Overseeing valuation and monitoring surveyor reports; making appropriate recommendations to the Banks Credit function
Working collaboratively with the Loan Support Team to progress approved facilities through to legal completion
Ensure accuracy of data within the Banks operating systems and ensuring all documentation is correctly produced and issued

Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the UK property development finance market with experience of working in a similar function.
Proven experience of writing credit papers.
Ability to analyse complex financial information and assess development risks
Able to demonstrate commercial acumen with a focus on responsible lending practices
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proven experience in relationship management/ Portfolio Manager & experience in development finance

Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include:

Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment
Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app
Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts on gym membership
Contributory pension scheme & death in service

Your Lifestyle - It’s important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you’re enjoying your leisure time.

Minimum of 27 days holiday per year
Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme
Discounts on gym membership nationwide
Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands
Community support and charitable giving

Your Contribution - We’re focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals.

Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success
Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done

Assistant Relationship Director

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