Relationship Manager in London

Welcome to AlRayan Bank UK, the nation’s most successful Sharia‑compliant bank and proud winner of the 2026 HR Brilliance Award for “Best Company to Work For.” AlRayan Bank UK is an extraordinary and flourishing institution that celebrates diversity and values ethics. As a prominent member of the AlRayan Bank Group, we are fuelled by an unwavering ambition for excellence, promising you an exhilarating journey ahead.

At AlRayan Bank UK, we embrace change as an opportunity for positive transformation. Currently, our focus lies on building a culture of inclusivity and diversity, creating an environment where every individual's unique perspectives are valued. We understand the importance of work-life balance and flexibility, and we are committed to empowering our employees to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Bank is going through the most successful period in its history, and this success is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our incredible team. Join us on this exciting venture, where you'll have the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive and rewarding work environment.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Relationship Manager at our London Office. The Relationship Manager will:

• Assist Head of Structured Real Estate in identifying and analysing new opportunities ensuring delivery of business objectives.
• Generate new business in line with personal objectives and analyse new opportunities/deals and present the same to Credit Committees and oversee the drawdown process.
• Identify Watch triggers, EWIs and recommend robust, bespoke and innovative workout strategies whilst avoiding cost carrying issues.
• Prepare and submit quality credit proposals (new and enhancements) whilst ensuring adherence to credit policies.
• Conduct periodic annual reviews, and where required, prepare Watch submissions and review customer due diligence write-ups.
• Undertake stress scenarios with forward looking cash modelling and demonstrate understanding of Risk Ranking tool, Pricing tool and PD model input.
• Responsible and accountable for the following: In Life Management of the allocated portfolio, Discounted Stressed Cash flow modelling, Non-Standard Conditions Precedent, Proactively managing covenant compliance.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the Bank’s assets, liability and fee income products and a working knowledge of competitor products.
• Comply with the Bank’s risk procedures and criteria to ensure this area is managed according to company objectives along with adherence to the Credit Policies and the Bank’s Risk Management Framework.
• Work closely with Credit underwriting and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure Asset targets are achieved.
• Maintain relationships with key introducer networks to maximise sales opportunities. As per business requirements, cross-sell the Bank’s other products.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educated to degree standard in finance and business (or similar subject) or equivalent experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation skills and ability to present confidently and to work effectively with staff and management at all levels.
• Assertiveness and the knowledge, strength and ability to discuss, explain and support a decision, or other role specific matters of a technical nature, to a range of audiences of varying seniority.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues and manage work from inception to completion, prioritising work effectively.
• Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the regulatory framework.
• Familiarity with UK real estate finance industry and with regulations applicable to real estate finance.

Behavioural Competencies:

• You will be required to demonstrate our 1Team values and associated behaviours which are outlined below:
• Trusted to do the right thing: To act with total integrity. Put the customer first and stick to our promises.
• Empowered to own: To embrace change, take responsibility and ask for help when needed.
• Able to deliver: To draw on each other’s strengths and believe in ‘no blame’ and ‘no ego’s’. Show resilience.
• Motivated to succeed: To be passionate about our work. Look for opportunities to learn and grow and celebrate each other’s success.

Conduct:

• We expect staff to follow the standards required by our regulators. At all times:
• Act with integrity
• Act with due skill, care and diligence
• Be open and co-operative with regulators
• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and colleagues and treat them fairly
• Observe proper standards of market conduct
• Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing bank where we can offer exceptional opportunities for you to make your mark and progress your career in a diverse, ethical bank that you can actually believe in. Empowering your career, together we’ll deliver banking you can believe in.