Farha Khan
Summary
An operations and delivery professional with a proven track record in due diligence, risk assessment, and managing a £40m+ loan book in Real Estate. Adept at data analysis, market research, and transaction execution while ensuring compliance. Skilled in client and investor relationship management, cross-functional stakeholder coordination, and project management within start-up environments. Strong decision-making abilities in finance with a solid understanding of finance regulations. Currently delivering a live, multi-stake holder programme involving systems, external partners and senior stakeholders. Seeking operations, business management, or delivery roles within finance-adjacent or commercial environments, where there is space to grow and develop constantly at a firm whose values align well with my own.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Manager
Raise up Foundation
2025.11 - 2026.04
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a youth health and enterprise programme, addressing local health challenges through structured learning and business development.
- Design and deliver structured session plans and workshops for participants aged 12-18, ensuring consistent delivery and engagement.
- Source, brief, and coordinate external speakers, mentors, volunteers and staff to support programme objectives.
- Act as primary stakeholder contact, managing communications with parents, partners and contributors.
- Plan and coordinate programme logistics and preparation for final Dragons Den-style gala event.
- Defined functional requirements and collaborated on the design of a digital programme portal supporting programme delivery and participant engagement.
Real Estate Finance Analyst
Nester
2023.01 - 2025.10
- Owned end-to-end deal execution from credit approval to drawdown, coordinating all stakeholders and ensuring smooth completion of transactions.
- Led the legal due diligence process, resolving issues, negotiating terms, and liaising with external counsel to keep deals on track whilst accelerating drawdown timelines by 50%.
- Supported senior team in closing high-value transactions, contributing to structuring, property due diligence, and market analysis, while drafting credit papers and investment reports.
- Actively managed a live loan book exceeding £40 million, monitoring covenant compliance, anticipating risks, and ensuring strong client and investor confidence.
- Built and maintained client relationships, acting as first point of contact to resolve queries, manage expectations, and deliver tailored solutions that safeguarded and enhanced value.
- Strengthened investor relations by executing targeted marketing and communications strategies, leading to increased visibility, improved transparency, and stronger capital commitments.
- Worked cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders, streamlining communication, aligning priorities, and driving projects to successful and timely completion.
Education
BSc (Hons) - International Social and Public Policy
London School of Economics and Political Science
London - 2:1 2019.09 - 2022.07
A-Levels - Politics (A*), History (A), Classics (B)
St Paul’s Way Sixth Form
2017.09 - 2019.08
10 GCSEs - Grades A*-C
St Paul’s Way Trust School
2012.09 - 2017.08
Skills
- Financial Modelling & Forecasting (Excel, STATA)
- Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
- Portfolio & Risk Management (£40m loan book)
- Data Analysis & Market Research
- Transaction Execution & Compliance
- Client & Investor Relationship Management
- Cross-functional Stakeholder Coordination
- Project Management in Start-up Environments
- Decision-Making in finance
- Finance regulation familiarity
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Raise up Foundation
2025.11 - 2026.04
Real Estate Finance Analyst
Nester
2023.01 - 2025.10
BSc (Hons) - International Social and Public Policy
London School of Economics and Political Science
2019.09 - 2022.07
A-Levels - Politics (A*), History (A), Classics (B)
St Paul’s Way Sixth Form
2017.09 - 2019.08
10 GCSEs - Grades A*-C
St Paul’s Way Trust School
2012.09 - 2017.08