Specialist Lending Execution Manager - Real Estate

We’re working on behalf of an institutionally backed specialist lender with a global presence, significant capital resources, and a track record of delivering complex, high-value transactions across multiple asset classes. With presence in London and Dubai, they fund bespoke deals from £5M+ in real estate, aviation, marine, equities, and corporate finance, moving with the agility and speed traditional lenders can’t match.
They are now seeking an exceptional Specialist Lending Execution Manager to join their high-performing team and play a critical role in taking transactions from term sheet to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution process for high-value lending transactions across diverse asset classes.
• Conduct in-depth credit analysis and due diligence on borrowers and collateral.
• Manage underwriting and risk assessment, ensuring alignment with lending criteria.
• Oversee legal documentation and coordinate with external advisers to ensure smooth completion.
• Handle post-completion processes, including security registration, condition precedent checks, and fund drawdowns.
• Support recoveries and enforcement when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with originators, credit teams, and senior management to deliver results at pace.

• Proven background in specialist lending execution, ideally with exposure to multiple asset classes.
• Strong experience in credit, underwriting, post-completion processes, and recoveries.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with clients, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organised, resilient, and commercially astute.

• Exposure to a diverse range of assets, from prime real estate to aviation, marine, and corporate finance.
• A high-performance environment where speed, precision, and creativity are valued.
• Competitive package with performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding, well-capitalised business.