Lending Fulfilment Specialist

We have been awarded the “Most Loved Workplace” At Metro Bank, people come first – our culture is all about bringing out the best in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What You Will Do Ensure corporate and commercial lending facility letters and drawdowns are completed in a timely manner. Proactively manage a pipeline of lending casework from sanction date to actual drawdown, development loans, overdrafts, credit cards and BACS facilities. Prepare files and instructions to valuers, checking valuations received. Prepare loan documentation to ensure all regulatory and sanctioned conditions are adhered to. Instruct solicitors ensuring legal due diligence is completed, whilst fulfilling all conditions precedent to a facility drawing down. Prepare documentation and files for drawdown making sure all documentation, internal systems CRM and electronic folders are completed accurately and provided for sign‑off by mandate holder. Deal with post‑completion matters including collateral input and security perfection of drawn case, along with other post‑completion matters (e.g. collateral servicing requests, consents to leases, letters of non‑crystallisation, Section 106 Agreements, etc.). Create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including legal firms, and act as a ‘go‑to’ on queries relating to lending and security documentation. What You Will Need Extensive experience in commercial lending/loan documentation, processes and securities, within a similar banking environment. Strong understanding of securities, legal documentation, legal due diligence process and collateral, with confidence to suggest solutions to our front office colleagues when deals snag. Confidence and knowledge to coach and train colleagues on commercial lending and security documentation. A CeMAP, CeCM or DipBB&C qualifications (or equivalent experience, e.g. in a legal based role) would be highly beneficial. To understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders. Our promise to you… A competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts. Training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions). Hybrid working built around your role and home life, with the opportunity to be based in our London, Holborn office at least once per week. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Sales Industry Banking Location London, England, United Kingdom Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t always doable, and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates. Good luck #J-18808-Ljbffr