Head of Commercial Underwriting

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom KFS Recruitment Full time

Head of Commercial Underwriting

London


Our client is a successful alternative lender who is in the process of launching a new commercial property investment product in early 2023.


They are recruiting for a Head of Commercial Underwriting to set up and implement credit policies, work alongside the Commercial Director to help build out future products as well as lead a small underwriting team.

Whoever joins the team will grow/mouldthe role.

Responsibilities

  • Working with the Commercial Director, ExCo and other key stakeholders (Ops, Marketing and Treasury team etc.)
  • The role will be key to the development of new business lines and products related to commercial lending.
  • Initially, this will be focused on Commercial Real Estate Investment, however this will in time evolve to cover development finance and other specialist commercial products.

What you will Bring

  • Experience of developing and implementing credit policies within Commercial Real Estate lending (preferably within the specialist lending space),
  • Leadership managing and developing a team of underwriters.
  • Experience in product launches and growing lending books from a standing start would be desirable, but is not essential.
  • Experience of working in a nonbank lender or smaller bank would be advantageous.
  • Gravitas.
  • Commerciality.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing organisation with a fabulous culture.

Hybrid working available with 1-2 days a week in the London office.

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