Relationship Manager in City of Westminster

About us

Join one of the UK’s fastest growing and award-winning banks. We are a team of ambitious, passionate, hardworking, and committed people who have successfully created and launched one of the UK’s newest specialist property finance banks. As we embark on an exciting journey of growth, we are seeking exceptional new team members who possess both the ambition and drive to contribute to our vision. At GB Bank, we believe that career progression should not only be achievable but accelerated, enabling our employees to reach their potential in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere. Our environment is fast-paced and collaborative, where your efforts are recognised, rewarded, and make a tangible impact. We take pride in fostering an open and inclusive culture that not only embraces change but also encourages continuous learning and professional development.

In this role, you will:

• Drive new business growth in the property finance sector, leveraging your broker network and key industry relationships to meet lending targets.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Origination of new specialist property lending enquiries to agreed targets and managing these through the credit approval process to completion with the support of an Assistant Relationship Manager and the Loan Completions Team.
• The provision of exceptional levels of customer service to attract and retain both new and existing customers leading to strong and long-lasting customer relationships.
• Delivering fantastic service to your broker network and ensuring that GB Bank are at the forefront of their thoughts for their client’s future lending needs.
• Negotiating and structuring of loan applications and proposals with the Loan Operation team to send to the Credit Team from initial review and through to credit approval and loan completion.
• Supporting the Portfolio team in carrying out periodic credit reviews, covenant monitoring and post completion conditions on all existing customers.
• Responsibility for building and maintaining new relationships with key professionals, including clients and brokers with additional knowledge of and regular contact with solicitors and valuers where required.
• Representing the bank at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance visibility and market share.

A bit about you – You are/have:

• A proven property lending Relationship Manager/Director with a similar organisation, consistently meeting your lending targets with a desire to exceed expectations and experience in originating loans of up to £20 million.
• Strong business development skills with broad market knowledge and presence.
• Proven ability to build trusted long-term relationships with clients, brokers, and professional partners.
• An existing network of Brokers and Introducers who can support you and enable your own success at GB Bank.
• Strong understanding of property finance products (development finance, bridging and investment loans).
• Knowledge of risk management, core lending and financial analysis skills.
• Ensuring all lending proposals are compliant with internal credit policies and the bank's risk appetite.
• Motivated to hit the ground running and to make an instant positive impact on the Bank and the communities that we operate in.

What we can offer you:

• 8% company pension contribution and 3% individual contribution (which you can opt to increase)
• 25 days holiday every year plus bank holidays on top
• Private medical cover with Bupa - includes no excess + you can add family through salary sacrifice
• Death in service at 4 x base salary with Aviva
• Mental health support - through a helpline and counselling sessions
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

What else do I need to know?

• Location: London and Regional
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: 35 Hours per week

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