Business Development Manager - Commercial Banking– Various North Locations

Fintellect Recruitment Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fintellect Recruitment Limited is partnering with a well-capitalised challenger bank expanding its lending operations across the UK. The role focuses on originating quality lending opportunities in commercial real estate and property-backed lending to trading businesses, with tailored funding solutions.

Opportunities span the North West, North East, Yorkshire and Scotland, offering autonomy to develop your introducer network, own your pipeline, and contribute to strategic growth within a highly

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or relationship management in commercial banking, CRE finance, or property-backed lending.
• Strong network within the lending or real estate sectors.
• Ability to originate and convert lending opportunities and structure proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop lending opportunities across commercial real estate and property-backed lending.
• Build and manage your introducer network and sales pipeline.
• Work with leadership to expand the bank's lending portfolio across your territory.

Job description

I am working with a well-capitalised, ambitious challenger bank as it continues to expand its lending operations and strengthen its presence across the UK.

With a robust appetite for lending, ambitious growth plans and an experienced leadership team, the bank offers an exciting opportunity for established business development professionals to play a key role in its next phase of growth.

The focus is on originating quality lending opportunities across commercial real estate and property-backed secured lending to trading businesses, supporting viable businesses with tailored funding solutions.

The opportunities

• Strong lending appetite – join a well-capitalised bank with the capacity and ambition to grow its lending portfolio.
• Commercial and property-backed lending – develop opportunities across commercial real estate and secured lending to established trading businesses.
• Autonomy and flexibility – take ownership of your territory, develop your own introducer network and manage your pipeline with a high degree of independence.
• Strategic growth – contribute directly to the bank's expansion, building new relationships and identifying opportunities across your local market.
• Experienced leadership – work alongside a highly regarded leadership team with a clear vision and a commitment to building a successful, sustainable bank.
• Long-term opportunity – become part of a growing organisation where experienced lenders can make a tangible contribution to its commercial success.

Who should apply?

I would be interested in speaking with experienced Business Development Managers and Relationship Managers from commercial banking, commercial real estate finance or property-backed lending.

You will bring a strong professional network, a track record of originating and converting lending opportunities, and the commercial judgement to develop sustainable lending relationships. The ability to work autonomously, structure proposals and balance business development with sound credit principles will be important.

Opportunities are available across the North West, North East, Yorkshire and Scotland.