Credit Lead – Real Estate Finance – Asset Manager

Credit Lead – Real Estate Finance – Asset Manager

Are you a credit professional who thrives on shaping deals before they reach the table?

✅ Do you want an integral where your judgement defines portfolio quality and investor confidence? ✅

Would you relish building the credit function inside a rapidly scaling asset manager?

Our client is a well-capitalised investment platform with a sharp focus on bridging and development finance. The business has grown rapidly in recent years and is targeting further scale across funds, loan notes, and advisory mandates. With a proven origination network, they are now investing in their own credit expertise to underpin growth.

The Role

This is a senior position where you will lead credit oversight across the platform:

• Review and challenge bridging & development loan proposals from origination partners

• Produce concise, high-quality credit assessments for Investment Committee

• Monitor loan performance, including site visits across the UK & Channel Islands

• Partner with originators to identify risks early and resolve them pragmatically

• Act as the in-house credit voice in discussions with external stakeholders

• Shape the culture and framework of the credit function as the platform expands

The Profile

• 5+ years in real estate credit, bridging/development finance, or commercial lending

• Deep understanding of risk structuring, loan documentation, and security packages

• Experienced presenting to committees and influencing senior stakeholders

• Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk and reward

• Willingness to travel for UK/CI site visits (a few times per month)

• Ideally Jersey-based, though UK candidates with flexibility will be considered

The Offer

• Competitive salary with performance bonus

• Benefits package including healthcare and pension

• Flexibility around working hours (full-time or reduced hours considered)

• A senior role with influence, growth, and visibility in a scaling business