Property Finance Manager

Ref: SF46041A Japanese banking is currently recruiting a Japanese-speaking Property Finance Manager to work in London. In this role you will be responsible for launching and managing London real estate finance division, including business development, risk management, monitoring and compliance.-------------------------------------------Eligible applicants:- (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner- (X) NOT eligible: YMS, Graduate, Student visa (can consider if you have the same experience in the UK)Work type: Hybrid working availableVisa support: Yes (depending on experience)-------------------------------------------TYPE: Permanent, full-timeWORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to FridaySALARY: base salary up to £150K depending on experience, plus good benefitSTART: ASAPLOCATION: Central London Property Finance Manager Main Responsibilities:Department Launch and Strategy Development• Market Research: Analysis of London and European real estate markets, research on competitors in real estate finance• Business Plan Development: Setting vision, mission, short-term and long-term goals for the new department• Department Structure: Recruitment, organizational structure development, establishment of operational processesClient Relations and Business Development• Building Client Base: Establishing relationships with major London real estate developers and investors• Loan Opportunity Sourcing: Identifying and proposing financing opportunities for real estate

development projects and property acquisitions, proposing loan terms

• Contract Negotiations: Negotiating loan terms, contract execution, managing legal

procedures

Risk Management

• Due Diligence: Detailed investigation of borrowers and projects, including financial status,

legal risks, and property valuation

• Risk Management Framework: Implementation of management measures for real estate

market fluctuation risks and lending risks

Loan Monitoring and Follow-up

• Project Progress Management: Regular monitoring of financed real estate developments

and projects, early countermeasures for emerging issues

• Repayment Plan Management: Monitoring client repayment schedules, discussing

countermeasures for any issues

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

• Local Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with UK and EU financial regulations

and real estate-related laws

• Fulfilling Reporting Obligations: Regular reporting to headquarters and London financial

authorities

Collaboration with Bank's Existing Network

• Internal Communication: Coordination with Japanese headquarters and other overseas

branches, sharing knowledge and information

• Cross-border Transaction Support: Support for real estate transactions with Japanese and

other international clients

Product Development

• New Financial Products/Services Development: Development and introduction of new loan

products and investment products related to real estate financeProperty Finance Manager Ideal Candidate:• 3+ years of real estate finance experience in the UK

• Knowledge of UK and international real estate markets

• Understanding of UK and EU financial regulations and real estate transaction laws

• Understanding of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer)

processes

• Financial analysis and risk management skills

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance

• Business level proficiency in English

• Business level proficiency in Japanese is advantageous

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications** All applicants for the Property Finance Manager must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.