Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver.  We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally.  We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers.

The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our ‘best of both’ approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities.  This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale.  We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you’re our kind of person.

Work with us because you:

• Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world
• Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture
• Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen
• Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups
• Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too
• Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself

• Proven experience with 5 years plus preferred in bank  lending or similar, with a particular focus on residential and commercial real estate
• Significant client relationship experience within Real Estate
• Experience in structuring and executing transactions and risk management.

Technical/Specialist Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel, being able to manage and handle complex issues.
• Strong understanding and analysis of Management Information, and Financial Accounts.
• Good knowledge of real estate lending structures, including familiarity  with legal documentation.
• Industry knowledge in the real estate market
• Good understanding of lending practices, including structures, risks and covenant requirements.
• Excellent customer service (leading customer meetings), presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Thorough comprehension of credit risk management and credit administration
• Compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Good commercial, financial acumen and capability in strategic thinking, executive level reporting and effective business planning

Interpersonal

• Confident, ambitious, and good teamwork skills combined with being able to interact within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport in order to engage employees and gain support of peers.
• Influencing skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of management, regulators, and committees.
• Ability to build networks and develop strong relationships
• High levels of drive, energy, and personal commitment to success.
• Ability to package and present ideas in a persuasive manner.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrates sound business judgement.
• Results orientated, holds self-accountable.
• Compliance and governance experience would be considered a  positive.