Real Estate Finance Analyst: Lending & Modelling

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants is assisting a specialist real estate lending team to deliver funding solutions for a diverse range of property transactions. From financial modelling and credit analysis through to due diligence and portfolio management, this role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise in a collaborative, people-focused environment.

You will analyse lending opportunities, build cash flow forecasts, prepare credit papers, and support transaction progress with

Qualifications

• We require experience in real estate finance, property lending or banking.
• Strong financial analysis and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to assess credit risk and interpret complex financial data.
• Experience in property investment, development finance or commercial lending is advantageous.
• Familiarity with AI and data-driven decision making is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and assess residential and commercial real estate lending opportunities.
• Build financial models, cash flow forecasts and scenario analysis to support lending decisions.
• Prepare credit papers, lending proposals and supporting documentation.
• Conduct financial analysis and due diligence on borrowers, guarantors and development projects.
• Support structuring of lending facilities, including pricing, security and covenants.
• Assist with ongoing management and review of an existing loan portfolio.
• Liaise with internal teams and external advisers to progress lending transactions.
• Attend client meetings and support the presentation of proposals to credit committees.
• Review legal, valuation and due diligence documentation.
• Monitor lending facilities to ensure compliance with terms and regulatory requirements.
• Utilise technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and data-driven decision making.
• Contribute to wider team initiatives and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Real estate finance

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Due diligence

Portfolio management

Scenario analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants is assisting a specialist real estate lending team to deliver funding solutions for a diverse range of property transactions. From financial modelling and credit analysis through to due diligence and portfolio management, this role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise in a collaborative, people-focused environment.

You will analyse lending opportunities, build cash flow forecasts, prepare credit papers, and support transaction progress with