Fund Analyst

LendInvest is the UKs leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 16 years we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over 200 working to make property finance simple for everyone.

A workplace culture built around trying new things getting things done and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than 6 billion of mortgages put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business our products our technology and our people.

About the team

We work with modern Agile principles solving the most important problems for our customers. Youll assist the Fund Manager and will work closely with Investor Relations various lending teams on Bridging and Development finance products Credit and Special Servicing teams and the Lux GP Board to ensure the LendInvest Secured Credit Fund II (LSCFII) meets investor hurdles and expectations maximises performance and minimises risks and associated costs. We are looking for someone who values collaboration and feedback to deliver excellent results.

About the role

• Support the Fund Manager in credit risk analysis on loan onboarding. The role requires an ability to see the larger picture in terms of how a loan will benefit the fund during its lifecycle including impact on the NAV and performance

• Ongoing risk assessment and monitoring of loans. This will involve heavy liaison with the credit and special servicing teams giving inputs running loan risk scenarios and modelling on loan resets or restructuring

• Tracking and instructing property valuations as appropriate. Liaising with CBRE (or another Independent Appraiser) on a quarterly and on an ad hoc basis with regards to loan valuations.

• Close monitoring of loans in distress and modelling on potential solutions for ensuring maximum recoveries

• Assisting Finance during the monthly NAV production process with the ability to forecast future fund performance with a high degree of accuracy

• Liaising with finance for better understanding of all fund costs with an aim to minimise costs where possible

• Work closely with fund operations in compiling fund data and performance for monthly GP board presentations

• Assisting in preparation of IMs and collating necessary documentation for the AIFM required on regular loan resets drawdowns new lending or loan buybacks

• Assisting the Investor Relations team in adhoc investor queries and taking responsibility for the monthly production of the investor datatape

• Assisting the LSCFII lender(s) in presenting data to suit their format with thorough data diligence and accuracy

• Model various funding/lending opportunities on an ad hoc basis.

• Being responsible for the improvement in dataquality and management

• Prepare and present insightful and succinct discussion papers to the Executive Committee

• Prepare/review key pieces of management information ensuring integrity and accuracy of data

About you

• Partially Qualified Accountant or CFA demonstrating strong analytical and technical skills

• Exceptional MS Excel skills including the use of VBA automation and macros (or equivalent in Google Suite).

• Competent and efficient with manipulating data from different sources

• You will be adept with numbers and will have excellent data modelling skills

• A clear and logical approach to problemsolving with the ability to interpret bothfinancial and nonfinancial impacts of commercial decisions

• You will have excellent attention to detail and will be able to work and report numbers with minimal supervision

• You will be able to work within strict timelines in a structured and organised way

• You will be an excellent communicator who shall be able to back numbers with logic to investors and other stakeholders. Confident to present and converse with all levels of seniority within the business as well as external investors

• You shall have a calm demeanour and be able to work under time pressure situations

• Ability to multitask across several workstreams

• Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets Docs Slides) Tableau

What wed like you to have (nice to have)

• Experience of working in a Capital Markets Funds or Analysis role producing financial analysis and forecast information

• Financial services knowledge and previous secured property lending experience

• Understanding of bridge and development finance

• Understanding of fund operations and various associated workstreams

• Understanding of finance functions and reporting requirements

• Practical knowledge of SQL

Benefits & perks

Hybrid & flexible working policy
25 days holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service
Private healthcare
Enhanced parental leave
Matched pension contributions
Critical illness cover
Employee Assistance Programme & mental health support
Life assurance
Matched pension contributions
Leadership training for managers
Volunteering day
Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations
Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development
Discounts via Perkbox
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Electric car loan scheme
Monthly socials & annual offsite

Diversity Inclusion & Belonging at LendInvest

At LI we believe in bringing your whole selves to work we are committed to a culture of belonging where individuals can form a genuine community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills.