Nirav Patel

Nirav Patel is currently serving as Associate Director of Real Estate at OakNorth Bank, where responsibilities include structuring credit papers and delivering high-quality credit recommendations. Previously, Nirav held various roles at Close Brothers Property Finance, advancing from Assistant Credit Manager to Credit Manager, and playing a crucial role in IFRS9 credit queries, model builds, and risk reporting. Nirav's career began at Close Brothers in various analytical roles, including Senior Credit Risk Analyst and Credit Risk Analyst, where duties involved data analysis and portfolio reviews. Nirav holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Finance from City St George’s, University of London, and completed a Bank-wide Development Program aimed at skill enhancement for senior positions.