Job Description

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.


Join Close Brothers Commercial Acceptances Team Join the Close Brothers team and play a key role in supporting the management of loans for property developer bridging and investor clients. As part of our collaborative and professional team, we are looking for someone with experience in assessing lending opportunities and a strong understanding of risk and financial modelling. You will work closely with your Line Manager and Portfolio Managers to ensure our portfolio is managed with care and in full alignment with our Credit and Risk policies. This role involves liaising with internal teams including Credit Control and Business Operations, as well as maintaining clear and supportive communication with our clients to ensure loans and applications are processed smoothly. You will also contribute to business development, marketing and networking activities, helping to promote the Commercial Acceptances brand. If you are detail-oriented, proactive and passionate about delivering excellent service, we would love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the due diligence process for new loan facilities, ensuring all lending requirements and credit controls are met in collaboration with your Line Manager and Portfolio Managers. Help assess and restructure existing facilities, including managing non-performing loans and identifying practical solutions. Maintain accurate customer account records and liaise with internal teams to uphold the integrity of financial data and systems. Assist with preparing Credit Committee papers and facility documentation, and take part in meetings, client communications and wider business development activities.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

Have strong experience in managing client relationships and delivering excellent service. Are confident prioritising your workload, staying organised and working well under pressure. Communicate clearly, work well in a team and bring a proactive and professional approach. You have solid experience in property finance.

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.


Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page:

https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers:

https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits:

https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:

Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion Close Brothers Group


At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.


We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.


We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.


Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.


Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.


We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life.