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Credit Manager – Property Development Finance, Colchester
Company: An established, highly successful, and rapidly growing FinTech specializing in commercial lending nationwide, financing property investors, developers, and SMEs. Recognized as one of the UK’s top 100 fastest-growing technology companies in the Sunday Times Tech Track 100 for two consecutive years.
Role Purpose: As a Credit Manager, you will maintain the credit quality of new loans using the company’s credit models and policies, ensuring lenders do not take undue risks. Extensive development finance knowledge and experience are required.
Responsibilities:
* Adhere to sanction limits according to the company's sanctioning matrix.
* Assist in developing and recommending loan objectives, policies, and practices.
* Ensure all credit reports comply with policies and guidelines.
* Report exceptions and provide recommendations.
* Advise on concentration risks and suggest mitigants.
* Identify and recommend improvements to policies and procedures.
* Stay informed on current rates, activities, and regulatory issues.
* Maintain day-to-day risk controls.
* Conduct pre-application discussions with Relationship Directors.
* Participate in Deal Forum and Borrower Review Forum.
* Respond to pricing requests within SLAs.
* Review sighting papers and credit reports, providing approval, decline, or alternative terms.
* Respond to lender questions via website Q&A.
* Coordinate with the deal team to ensure timely loan processing.
* Verify loan agreements for compliance before release.
* Ensure all conditions are met before loan drawdown.
* Participate in departmental meetings to promote credit knowledge.
* Monitor post-deal development loans and update phases.
* Provide redemption figures and loan statements.
* Attend client meetings when appropriate.
* Support and train new relationship staff.
Skills & Knowledge:
* Extensive experience in property development funding credit.
* Ability to make informed decisions on new deals.
* Commercial awareness and approach.
* Strong decision-making skills.
* Effective communication skills.
* Understanding of how credit issues affect the broader business.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Organizational skills and workflow management.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
* GCSE level education or equivalent.
* Experience in FCA-regulated environments and financial services.
* Knowledge of loan, security, and financial documents.
Future & Rewards:
* Join a stable, growing business with a supportive team environment.
* Opportunities for career progression.
* Competitive salary, bonus, pension, healthcare, life cover, and other benefits.
* Flexible working hours and work-life balance.
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