At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth and build relationships in property finance across London and Home Counties.
- Company: Join a growing specialist property finance lender with a strong market presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Ideal for ambitious professionals seeking to shape the future of property finance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-impact role with senior leadership exposure.
- Qualifications: Experience in real estate lending and strong relationship management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing and ambitious specialist property finance lender. This is a senior, high-impact role focused on driving origination, relationship management, and market growth across London and the Home Counties. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the company's market presence, building strategic relationships, and delivering sustainable lending growth while maintaining a strong focus on credit quality and customer outcomes.
The Opportunity
We're seeking a commercially minded and well-connected professional with a proven track record within real estate lending, specialist property finance, or development finance. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, influence business development strategy, and contribute to the continued growth of an established and highly regarded lender.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business origination and relationship development across London and the Home Counties
- Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of clients, brokers, and introducers
- Develop strong relationships with borrowers, professional advisers, and key industry stakeholders
- Contribute to sales strategy and market positioning initiatives
- Identify market trends, opportunities, and competitive developments to support business growth
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure efficient deal execution
- Support cross-functional business development initiatives and identify opportunities to broaden client relationships
- Maintain a disciplined approach to credit quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance
About You
- Proven business development and relationship management experience within real estate lending, specialist property finance, or a related sector
- Strong network of brokers, introducers, and industry contacts across London and the Home Counties
- Commercially astute with excellent relationship-building skills
- Strong understanding of lending structures, credit principles, and property finance markets
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team
- Degree educated in Finance, Banking, Real Estate, Economics, or a related discipline
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious property finance professional looking to join a growing business and play a key role in its future success.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.
Additional Information
Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
