Lending Operations Manager

Talentspa ,
Hastings, East Sussex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Overview

Lending Operations Manager Location: Hastings Salary: £40,000-45,000 per annum Hours of work: Full-time, permanent Invest & Fund is an alternative finance provider committed to building the UK’s most trusted peer-to-peer marketplace helping individuals, high net worth lenders, private banks, family offices and institutions achieve attractive, risk-adjusted returns from successful residential development projects. The business is at an exciting time as it seeks to scale and become a market leader in the provision of development and bridging finance to professional property developers. Invest & Fund is authorised and regulated by the FCA. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful company in a fast moving and busy office environment, contributing to the overall success of a high performing organisation. About the Role: The role of the Lending Operations Manager is to progress residential development loan applications to completion, ensuring they are processed efficiently within policy and criteria. The Lending Operations Manager will manage all aspects of case pipelines, including making quality determinations in terms of risk, completing extensive due diligence and overseeing drawdown, all while developing good working relationships with borrowers, lenders and third party suppliers such as providers of legal services, valuers and monitoring surveyors. We are looking for a knowledgeable Lending Operations Manager to lead and manage our Loan Admin Team in addition to the Client Services Team. To be considered for this role, applicants must have experience of property development and a proven record within the residential development funding sector. The Lending Operations Manager will be responsible for working and promoting excellent working relationships with BDMs and other internal clients. Must be able to demonstrate a number of years’ experience within property finance which may include residential property development, commercial / semi-commercial, short-term lending or bridging, and ideally alternative finance/Peer to Peer. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on style and be an excellent team leader and communicator who has experience of leading process monitoring and improvement and a desire to deliver a high quality service to internal and external clients. This is a great opportunity for an adaptable, approachable and professional individual who wishes to make a real difference in a thriving, fast-moving and dynamic environment and enjoys working with people. About You: You will be an experienced line manager with experience gained in Property finance and knowledge of general banking credit process with the ability to extract key financial information. You will be able to build good working relationships with internal and external customers and professionals alike, be a self-starter and can thrive in a customer focussed environment. This is a role for an individual who is driven to deliver excellence in service and performance, you will be passionate about the work you do and “will go the extra mile” to achieve excellence whilst working within budgets to help to continue the rapid growth of the company. It is essential that you are an excellent communicator (both verbal and written) and also a keen problem solver. What we can offer you: A competitive salary Up to 25 days’ holiday (in addition to Bank Holidays) Contributory pension scheme Ample free parking As much co?ee/tea as you can drink and regular treats To be surrounded by brilliant, highly-skilled, fun people within a busy but flexible environment you will want to shout about If you are looking for more than just a job, Invest & Fund offers a competitive salary within a friendly working environment.