Assistant Relationship Director

Company DescriptionShawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver.  We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal.

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Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally.  We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers.The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our ‘best of both’ approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities.  This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale.  We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you’re our kind of person.Work with us because you:Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern worldRelish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking cultureEnjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happenWant to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groupsCare about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares tooWant to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourselfJob DescriptionAs an Assistant Relationship Director, you'll play a pivotal role in our Development Finance team, working alongside seasoned professionals to structure innovative lending solutions while building valuable industry connections and expertise.

The Assistant Relationship Director will support a team of Relationship Directors to source, assess, underwrite and take to completion property development loans, whilst working with the Portfolio Management team to oversee the management of a portfolio of clients.Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting Senior Relationship Directors and Relationship Directors in handling new business enquiries and undertaking an initial assessment and issuing, where applicable, Heads of TermsSupporting Senior Relationship Directors and Relationship Directors in the production of credit proposalsAttending client/broker meetings on site when requiredOverseeing valuation and monitoring surveyor reports; making appropriate recommendations to the Banks Credit functionWorking collaboratively with the Loan Support Team to progress approved facilities through to legal completionEnsure accuracy of data within the Banks operating systems and ensuring all documentation is correctly produced and issuedQualificationsAble to demonstrate a strong understanding of the UK property development finance market with experience of working in a similar function.Proven experience of writing credit papers.Ability to analyse complex financial information and assess development risksAble to demonstrate commercial acumen with a focus on responsible lending practicesSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamProven experience in relationship management/ Portfolio Manager & experience in development finance Additional InformationYour Wellbeing
- We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind.

These include:Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employmentFree access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health appFree access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopauseEAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and healthCycle to work schemeDiscounts on gym membershipContributory pension scheme & death in serviceYour Lifestyle
- It’s important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life.

We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you’re enjoying your leisure time. xwzovoh Minimum of 27 days holiday per yearOption to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday schemeDiscounts on gym membership nationwideAccess to discounts on a range of high street and online brandsCommunity support and charitable givingYour Contribution
- We’re focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals.Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our successProudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well doneSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Customer ServiceExperience level: Not ApplicableIndustry: Banking