BRIDGING FINANCE PORTFOLIO – ADMIN MANAGER Part Time

Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Stride Recruitment

We are pleased to be working with a well-established Bridging Finance lender who has over 20 years of experience and an excellent reputation for providing fast, privately funded Bridging finance to brokers and direct borrowers.

Our client is rapidly expanding, and are looking for a superstar to support the operations manager with the smooth running of a fast-paced office.

The ideal candidate will come from a financial services background and have excellent administration, customer service, Ideally portfolio management experience, and negotiation skills.

The Role: Bridging Finance – Portfolio Manager/Administrator

Location: Gosforth, Tyne & Wear

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Salary – Depending on experience
• Attractive overall package, including holiday and benefits
• Permanent full-time office-based role
• Hybrid working after settling-in period
• Opportunities for career progression to senior levels
• Be a part of a fun, supportive team

Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of borrowers through Zoom, face-to-face, and telephone interactions
• Monitoring the loan process
• Identifying risks throughout the loan term and implementing extensions if they make business sense
• Liaising with all relevant partners, including Surveyors, reviewing their reports, and challenging where appropriate
• Requesting drawdowns based on risk assessments
• Managing the redemption processes on loans from sales or refinancing
• Appointing Insolvency Practitioners as a last resort
• Identifying best working practices and new ideas to streamline processes for borrowers and the business
• Reporting to and presenting at Portfolio Management committee meetings
• Ensuring all relevant data for each loan is accurately and comprehensively entered into the CRM system
• Supporting the office manager with all other administration tasks

You will have or similar experience to:

• Real Estate Market Knowledge: A strong understanding of the real estate market, including property valuation techniques, market trends, local regulations, and zoning laws. You should be able to assess the value of collateral securing bridge loans accurately.
• Deal Structuring: Experience in structuring loan deals to meet the needs of both borrowers and investors while balancing risk and return. This involves negotiating terms, determining loan-to-value ratios, setting interest rates, and crafting repayment schedules.
• Due Diligence: Conducting thorough due diligence on potential borrowers and properties to mitigate risk.
• Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with borrowers, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders. You should be able to communicate effectively, negotiate terms, and resolve conflicts diplomatically.
• Portfolio Management: Assessing the overall risk and return profile of the portfolio and making adjustments as needed to optimize performance.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Being able to think critically, adapt to changing circumstances, and devise creative solutions to complex problems.
• Ethical Conduct: Upholding high ethical standards and acting in the best interests of clients and stakeholders. Avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to professional codes of conduct are paramount.

This opportunity presents career advancement, offering the chance to not only progress but also transition into a senior position. Furthermore, it provides the unique ability to shape and redefine the role according to your expertise and vision.

We look forward to receiving your CV.

Rachel Pollock.