A well respected, high-growth organisation based in Central London is looking for a highly motivated and resourceful individual to manage their Portfolio Management team, working onsite with a leading Investment Bank based in London. The Director Portfolio Management (Loan Servicing) will support the Senior Director in leading a team of Asset Managers responsible for managing a portfolio of CRE (predominantly Commercial Real Estate) warehouse loans (loan on loan) secured by UK and European real estate investments and developments. You will work closely with the client’s in-house asset management and legal teams, reviewing finance documents before loan closing and throughout the loan's life. The Director will serve as the primary contact for day-to-day loan management and provide ongoing support to the client’s origination team. This is a hybrid role - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
Director Portfolio Management (Loan Servicing) Responsibilities
* Assist the Senior Director in leading a team of Asset Managers managing a portfolio of CRE (Commercial Real Estate) warehouse loans secured by UK and European real estate investments and developments for an institutional client.
* Set clear goals and expectations for team members, ensuring alignments with organizational objectives.
* Collaborate with the client's in-house asset management and legal teams to review finance documents before loan closing and throughout the loan's lifecycle.
* Provide ongoing support to the client’s origination team as needed.
* Serve as the primary contact for day-to-day management of each loan.
* Develop financial models and track deliverables and significant loan events as outlined in the finance documents.
* Coordinate with borrowers, facility agents, and their representatives to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
* Analyse and review waiver and modification requests, assisting in the underwriting process to assess client impact, and present findings to the client’s credit team.
* Examine draft transfers, waterfalls, and Agent/Borrower calculations for accuracy.
* Liaise with third-party advisors, borrowers, and lenders regarding drawdowns and review draw requests to make funding recommendations to the client.
* Prepare internal quarterly and ad-hoc reports using client templates and systems
The candidate must be capable of working independently, be able to work to tight deadlines, be exceptionally detail orientated and able to prioritise their work flows accordingly.
Director Portfolio Management (Loan Servicing) Skills & Experience
* Minimum 7 years’ loan servicing experience in finance, real estate or a related field.
* Solid analytical skills with interim to advanced level ability of Excel.
* Strong organisational and communication skills and must work well within a team.
* Have the personality and resilience to thrive in a fast moving and pressurised environment and be driven/determined to see tasks through to completion.
* The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
The right candidate will enjoy a supportive environment and gain valuable experience, further expanding their knowledge and career in the Real Estate Finance sector.
If this sounds interesting and you feel you’re a good match please send in your CV for immediate review to matt@auricoe.com.