Lending Director

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zorin Finance Ltd Full time £100,000 - £120,000 per year

OVERVIEW

Founded in 2011, Zorin Finance is a leading real estate lending platform, providing development and investment loans across the UK. Owned by Avenue Capital, a US-based investment firm, the company has lent over £2.4bn since inception.

This role is for a Director on the investment lending team, which provides loans of £5m-£100m across the UK, secured against income-producing property across the residential, commercial and leisure sectors.

OFFICE LOCATION

19 Dacre Street, London SW1H 0DH

TITLE

Lending Director (Investment Loans)

REPORTING TO

Head of Investment Loans

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Originate and structure term investment loans within Zorin's lending appetite.
  • Primary focus on loan sizes between £5m-£15m, originated via broker referrals and direct borrower relationships.
  • Build financial models and prepare internal sighting and credit papers alongside team support.
  • Bring new client relationships to Zorin (borrowers and brokers).
  • Manage and further develop existing and new borrower and broker relationships.
  • Raise awareness of Zorin's CRE product in the market and assist with marketing initiatives in order to achieve this and win new business.
  • Assist with formulating Zorin's wider investment lending strategy.
  • Lead ongoing relationship management.
  • Assist, where required, with transaction execution including due diligence and legal documentation.

PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Lead ongoing relationship management.
  • Assist, where required, with transaction execution including due diligence and legal documentation.
  • Several years' experience in senior / stretched senior investment loan origination at either a challenger bank, family office or debt fund.
  • Demonstrable track record in £5m-£15m real estate market, with strong broker relationships.
  • Strong credit, financial analysis and financial modelling skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
  • Legal documentation skills.
  • Experience in writing and presenting credit cases.
  • Strong academic background.

BASE SALARY

Competitive and dependent on experience

BONUS

Discretionary

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