At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a portfolio of bridging and development finance loans while ensuring project success.
- Company: Join a growing specialist lender with a strong reputation in the UK market.
- Benefits: Earn up to £60,000 plus bonuses and enjoy hybrid working.
- Other info: Engage directly with clients and work in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Step into a dynamic role with clear paths for career progression.
- Qualifications: Experience in property finance and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: London, England
Sector: Financial Services
Salary: £55,000.00 to £60,000.00 per annum
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded professional with experience in property lending or real estate finance to step into a dynamic, relationship-driven environment with strong career progression.
The Opportunity:
You’ll be joining a well-established, specialist lending business with a strong reputation in the UK market. The firm focuses on supporting SME developers through tailored funding solutions and prides itself on expertise, agility, and long-term relationships. Working within an experienced Portfolio Management team, you’ll take ownership of a live loan book, ensuring projects are progressing as expected while proactively managing risk and supporting positive client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor a portfolio of bridging and development finance loans from drawdown through to repayment
- Track construction progress, budgets, and key milestones across multiple projects
- Conduct site visits and engage directly with borrowers and professional partners
- Identify early warning signs (delays, cost overruns, sales risk) and take appropriate action
- Analyse cashflows and compare actual vs approved positions
- Support credit amendments, waivers, and restructuring where required
- Produce high-quality portfolio reports and contribute to internal committees
- Work closely with Lending, Credit, and Risk teams to ensure effective portfolio oversight
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in property finance, development finance, or real estate lending
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and project data
- Good understanding of the UK bridging and refurb market
- Confident communicator, able to manage both internal and external stakeholders
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
Desirable:
- Exposure to construction or development monitoring
- Experience working with borrowers, surveyors, or professional advisors
Why Apply?
- Salary up to £60,000 + bonus
- Hybrid working model
- Join a growing and well-capitalised lender
- Strong pipeline of deals and active portfolio
- Clear opportunity to develop into a Senior Portfolio Manager role
About Fintelligent Search: We specialise in connecting top talent with leading financial services firms across the UK. With deep market knowledge in specialist lending and property finance, we work closely with both candidates and clients to ensure the right long-term fit.
Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Fintelligent Search for a confidential discussion.
