Our client, a growing Life Insurer, is seeking a Real Estate Credit Rating and Research Senior Analyst to lead the development, maintenance, and oversight of risk and rating frameworks for its Real Estate Credit portfolio.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced credit risk professional to work closely with fund managers, contribute to high-impact investment decisions, and ensure the robustness of ratings and risk assessments in a dynamic and evolving market.

Why join this team?

• Be part of a small, specialist team with a collaborative culture.
• Work directly with senior decision-makers, including fund managers and committees.
• Shape and refine credit risk methodologies with real influence over outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and document Real Estate Credit risk and rating frameworks.
• Analyse the Real Estate Credit portfolio and new investment opportunities, communicating findings effectively.
• Complete annual reviews of external manager and internal ratings.
• Work with fund managers to assess proposed transactions, reviewing markets, peers, structures, and documentation.
• Monitor loan portfolios and ensure effective information flow.
• Lead the development of internal rating criteria and processes.
• Contribute to the internal risk model, aligning internal and external methodologies.
• Participate in Credit Committees, providing challenge and insight.
• Stay informed on market and regulatory changes impacting Real Estate Credit risk.
• Drive data management and process improvement initiatives.

About You

• Experience in asset management, investment, or a rating agency within Real Estate Credit.
• In-depth knowledge of Real Estate credit risks and rating methodologies.
• Strong understanding of the UK regulatory environment for life offices.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual performance-based bonus up to 25%
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Flexible hybrid working model.

To ensure that all candidates have a fair opportunity to show their abilities during the recruitment process, adjustments may be required. If your physical or mental health or disability may require adjustments to be made to the process, please contact the team to discuss. All information will be treated in accordance with our data protection policy.