Business Development Director

💼 Commercial Banking Business Development Director

Location – North East

💰 Competitive base + excellent bonus scheme

We’ve partnered with a high-growth, alternative lender that’s redefining how funding is delivered to UK SMEs. With a no-nonsense, relationship-first approach, they’ve built a reputation for fast, agile, and commercially astute lending solutions — from property finance to working capital.

They’re now looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Director to drive new-to-bank client growth through their own network. This is a key hire, offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact in a well-funded, ambitious business.

About the Lender:

• Established over 15 years ago & grown a significant loan book across the regions they operate in, with lending up to £5m per deal

• Recently secured significant additional capital, enabling them to build further, doubling the book over the next 3 years

• Regional office network and a leadership team with serious pedigree

• Personalised, solution-driven approach — no bureaucracy, no fluff

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Are a seasoned commercial lender with a strong personal network of introducers, advisors, and direct SME relationships

• Can evidence a consistent track record of originating and closing profitable deals

• Want to join a lender that prioritises speed, autonomy, and client outcomes over process

• Appreciate being financially rewarded for performance — uncapped bonus (paid every 6 months)