At a Glance
- Tasks: Originate and manage development finance opportunities while building strong relationships.
- Company: Join a growing specialist lending team in Central London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, high-profile exposure, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and influence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business growth and lending strategy.
- Qualifications: Experience in Development Finance and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 85000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Development Finance professional to join a growing specialist lending team as a CRE Business Development Manager - Development Finance.
This role focuses on originating and managing development finance opportunities while building strong relationships across the broker and professional introducer market.
Key Responsibilities- Originate Development Finance lending opportunities up to £10 million.
- Generate new business through brokers, developers, accountants, solicitors, and other introducer networks.
- Undertake initial assessment and review of development finance proposals.
- Support transactions through underwriting, credit approval, and completion stages.
- Present lending opportunities to internal approval committees.
- Conduct site visits and assess development projects and associated risks.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and ensure lending targets are achieved.
- Monitor market activity and identify opportunities within the development finance sector.
- Ensure lending decisions comply with regulatory requirements and internal risk standards.
- Liaise with valuers, solicitors, surveyors, and internal teams throughout the lending process.
- Support wider business development and product initiatives within the lending function.
- Previous experience within Development Finance, Property Finance, Commercial Real Estate Lending, Credit, or Underwriting.
- Strong understanding of development finance transactions and the UK lending environment.
- Existing network of brokers, developers, and professional introducers.
- Ability to analyse lending proposals and assess associated risks.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Commercially minded with strong business development capabilities.
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious lending business.
- High-profile client and introducer exposure.
- Genuine opportunity to influence business growth and lending strategy.
- Collaborative and professional working environment in Central London.
Business Development Manager - CRE - Development Finance in Harrow employer: LJ Recruitment
Join a dynamic and ambitious lending business in the heart of Central London, where you will have the opportunity to shape business growth and lending strategy as a Business Development Manager. With a competitive salary package and a collaborative work culture, we prioritise employee development and foster strong relationships within the commercial real estate sector. Experience high-profile client exposure and be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.
