Corporate Due Diligence Broker (Real Estate & Construction)

Aston Charles; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance broker is seeking a Corporate Due Diligence Broker in Leeds. Responsibilities include maintaining relationships with financiers, reviewing insurance provisions, and reporting on policy deficiencies. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in real estate or construction and exceptional attention to detail. The role offers substantial growth opportunities and a competitive salary, plus market-leading benefits.

Benefits

Lucrative bonus

Market-leading benefits

Employee-first culture

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in real estate, commercial property, or construction.
• Ability to liaise at senior level with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail with proven ability to assimilate contractual language and risk/insurance issues.
• Experience in broking, underwriting or claims within the insurance discipline is desirable.
• Willingness to undergo comprehensive training if lacking direct role experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop key relationships with real estate and development financiers.
• Review facility agreements and the insurance provisions contained therein.
• Liaise with lenders and lawyers regarding insurance clauses and recommendations.
• Report on policy deficiencies, negotiate amendments, and issue formal reports on insurance aspects of financing.
• Support the expansion of the Due Diligence Practice across the global network of offices.

Skills

Strong technical background in real estate, commercial property, or construction

Ability to liaise at senior level with a wide range of stakeholders

Excellent attention to detail

Proven ability to assimilate contractual language and risk/insurance issues

Experience in broking, underwriting or claims

Willingness to undergo comprehensive training

Job description

Corporate Due Diligence Broker (Real Estate & Construction) - Huge Career Prospects - Leeds

Job Type: Permanent
Sector: General Insurance
Specialism: Other General Insurance
Location: Yorkshire & Humberside, Leeds
Salary: £70,000 – £89,999

Recruiter: Aston Charles
Posted: 03-Nov-25
Start Date: ASAP

Our client, the largest privately‑owned global insurance broker, is recruiting for a key position within its Global Real Estate & Construction Due Diligence Practice. The practice provides pre‑ and post‑funding due diligence advice to commercial real estate loan originators and servicers, analysing the insurance aspects of financing transactions to protect lenders’ interests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop key relationships with real estate and development financiers.
• Review facility agreements and the insurance provisions contained therein.
• Liaise with lenders and lawyers regarding insurance clauses and recommendations.
• Report on policy deficiencies, negotiate amendments, and issue formal reports on insurance aspects of financing.
• Support the expansion of the Due Diligence Practice across the global network of offices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong technical background in real estate, commercial property, or construction.
• Ability to liaise at senior level with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail with proven ability to assimilate contractual language and risk/insurance issues.
• Experience in broking, underwriting or claims within the insurance discipline is desirable.
• Willingness to undergo comprehensive training if lacking direct role experience.

About the Role

The team is expected to triple in size over the next few years, offering significant growth opportunities. Reporting can be based out of London or Manchester, with remote work options and occasional office visits.

Our client is a multi‑award‑winning organisation, globally recognised for its employee‑first culture and high staff retention, and provides an attractive salary, lucrative bonus, and market‑leading benefits.

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