Commercial Banking Director - Real Estate

Team Commercial & Private Banking

Location Holborn Office

County Central London

Ref # 9768

Closing Date 15-Jan-2021

Metro Bank is growing, and growing FAST! We need to hire the right people, into the right roles, at the right time, to deliver our ambitious growth plans. We need amazing colleagues to join the Revolution and come with us on the next stage of our journey

Do you enjoy lending money to help Real Estate businesses grow? Would you like to be part of a growing Bank; a Bank with direction and ambition; a Bank that is not held back with red tape and legacy issues? If this sounds like you….. read on

So what would you be doing?

• Creating fans in your commercial real estate banking customer network by telling them about the commercial real estate banking proposition at Metro Bank
• Attending networking events and developing long lasting relationships that will support you acquiring, keeping and growing a portfolio of commercial banking clients
• Identifying lending opportunities from our commercial banking customers and prospects, enabling them to grow and achieve their business goals
• Being a sounding board to existing and potential customers. Talking to them and understanding their business. Supporting their growth aspirations through tailored debt and deposit solutions alongside delivering outstanding customer service.  You can also talk to them about switching their whole Bank account to Metro
Responsible for Commercial and Residential Development and Investment lending opportunities including specialist assets such as student accommodation.
• Building amazing relationships with your internal colleagues to provide our customers with a first class experience across all areas of Metro Bank

You need to be this kind of person… 

• Passionate about providing unparalleled levels of service and convenience for customers
• Prepared to stick at something – we get nervous if someone has jumped from job to job as we want people who are prepared to learn and grow
• Able to work and learn quickly in a fast paced, fun and dynamic environment
• Care about doing a great job and exceeding expectations with the quality of what you do

And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns.

We always support colleagues to develop their skills.  But to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to do most of these wonderful things...

• Demonstrate a passion for understanding and getting to know the strategies and ambitions of real estate investors and developers. You will need to be an expert in real estate finance, understanding the risks associated with lending into this sector, and how to structure a lending proposition to deliver for the customer whilst keeping the Bank safe
• Managing an existing portfolio and taking new transactions through the credit process – you will need to understand a real estate lending proposition and have a good eye for detail. It’s important that you ask lots of questions to make sure that we are lending responsibly and keeping the Bank safe. Ideally you will have previous experience of writing deals ranging from c£2m - c£15m
• Being an ambassador for the Bank and the Real Estate Finance team: spreading the word and making the Bank the first port of call for professionals in the sector
• Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders

Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box.  We also know that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t always doable, and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked.  So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates.. Good luck!


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