Relationship Director - Bridging & Development Finance in London

City + Capital are currently representing an established specialist property finance lender that is seeking to appoint an experienced Relationship Director to support its continued growth across the North West of England.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lending professional to join a business operating within the bridging and development finance markets, taking ownership of key introducer relationships whilst playing an important role in increasing lending volumes across the region.

The Company

Our client is a specialist property finance provider offering flexible lending solutions to property investors, developers and professional borrowers across the UK.

Operating within the bridging and development finance markets, the business provides tailored funding solutions for a variety of property transactions, with a strong emphasis on commercial decision-making, relationship-led lending and delivering a high standard of service.

The company benefits from an experienced leadership team with a strong understanding of the specialist lending sector. Its approach combines an entrepreneurial outlook with the infrastructure and expertise required to support complex transactions.

As the business continues to develop its regional presence, there is an opportunity for an experienced Relationship Director to take responsibility for growing lending activity across the North West, building upon existing relationships whilst identifying new opportunities.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for originating new lending opportunities and developing a strong network of brokers, introducers and professional contacts throughout the North West.

Working closely with senior management, underwriting and credit colleagues, you will play a central role in identifying suitable transactions, structuring funding solutions and supporting opportunities through to completion.

A key element of the position will involve maintaining and developing existing introducer relationships whilst proactively establishing new connections across the specialist property finance market.

This is a highly autonomous, commercially focused role offering the opportunity to take ownership of a regional market and make a meaningful contribution to the wider lending strategy.

Responsibilities

• Originate new bridging and development finance opportunities across the North West.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, intermediaries, property professionals and introducers.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the lender's regional market presence.
• Assess prospective lending enquiries and establish suitable funding structures.
• Work closely with underwriting and credit teams to progress transactions efficiently.
• Manage lending opportunities from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Attend broker meetings, networking events and client appointments.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of lending opportunities.
• Deliver against agreed commercial objectives and lending targets.
• Provide market intelligence and feedback to support wider business development initiatives.
• Represent the lender professionally within the specialist property finance market.

Candidate Requirements

Our client is seeking a commercially minded, relationship-driven individual who combines strong technical lending knowledge with a proactive approach to business development. The successful candidate will be confident operating independently, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and motivated by the opportunity to develop a regional lending portfolio.

• Previous experience within bridging finance, development finance or a closely related specialist lending market.
• A proven track record in lending origination, relationship management or business development.
• Strong relationships with brokers, intermediaries and property finance introducers across the North West.
• A sound understanding of property-backed lending and associated credit considerations.
• Experience identifying, structuring and progressing specialist lending transactions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• A proactive, organised and commercially focused approach.
• The ability to manage a pipeline independently and deliver against agreed objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting professional relationships.

On Offer

A highly competitive basic salary of £90,000 to £110,000 is available, dependent upon experience and the strength of the successful candidate's existing relationships and lending track record.

Alongside the basic salary, the opportunity offers an attractive overall remuneration proposition, with further details of the wider package available during the recruitment process.

The position provides considerable autonomy, with the opportunity to manage and develop an established regional territory whilst benefiting from the support of an experienced specialist lending team.

There is also genuine longer-term potential attached to the appointment. As the regional lending portfolio and wider business continue to develop, a successful individual will be well positioned to take on greater commercial responsibility.

The role is regionally focused, with flexibility to work remotely whilst regularly meeting brokers, introducers and clients throughout the North West.

Next Steps

There is a reasonable amount of urgency to fill this position in line with the company's wider growth objectives.

Due to the nature of the role and opportunity, we do not expect it to remain on the market for long.

If this role does sound like one that you are both qualified for and interested in, then we look forward to your application as soon as possible.

Once we have reviewed your application, we will be in touch with an update. We look forward to hearing from you.

The City + Capital Team