JJ SEARCH LIMITED
Senior Credit Approver , Property Lending , Development Finance
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
The Company
A UK specialist commercial bank that provides banking services for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs)
The Role
The Senior Credit Approver is a high-profile role where you'll assess and approve complex lending transactions across property investment, development finance, bridging, structured finance. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the Bank, influence significant credit decisions, and play a key role in protecting and growing the lending portfolio.
The Senior Credit Approver role is an opportunity to move beyond pure transaction underwriting and become a trusted credit partner to the business.
The Senior Credit Approver will support the structuring of complex deals, contribute to senior credit committees, influence portfolio strategy, and help shape the future of the credit framework within development finance.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The Senior Credit Approver will assess and approve complex real estate-backed lending transactions. Support Frontline Bankers to structure deals that balance growth and risk. Exercise delegated lending authority across a diverse portfolio.
The Senior Credit Approver will present cases to Executive Credit Committee. Review portfolio performance and identifying emerging risks. Act as a subject matter expert on credit underwriting and portfolio management.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Lead improvements to credit processes, policies and governance frameworks. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Bank.
The Candidate
- Strong experience in Property Lending and Development Finance.
- Experience sanctioning commercial lending within a UK bank.
- Deep knowledge of development finance and commercial real estate lending.
- Proven experience operating within a second line credit function.
- Excellent credit analysis and financial assessment skills.
- Strong understanding of credit risk, governance and regulatory requirements.
- The confidence to challenge, influence and make well-reasoned lending decisions.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location