Business Development Manager | Midlands

Fintelligent Search; Metchley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist lender in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to manage and originate bridging and development finance opportunities. This role involves leveraging an established broker network and provides a negotiable base salary of £50,000 to £65,000, along with an excellent commission package. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the lending sector and strong relationship-building skills, with opportunities for career progression in a rapidly expanding team.

Benefits

Excellent commission package

Direct access to decision-makers

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in originating bridging and/or development finance deals.
• Established broker and introducer network within London and surrounding regions.
• Background in business development in specialist lending.

Responsibilities

• Originate bridging, refurbishment, and development loan opportunities.
• Manage a personal pipeline of deals from enquiry to completion.
• Build and deepen broker and introducer relationships.

Skills

Originating bridging and development finance deals

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Good knowledge of underwriting criteria

Job description

Are you an experienced Bridging / Development Finance Business Development Manager thinking about your next move? Do you have an established broker network and looking to take a larger commission split on your deals? If so then this is an opportunity that you should explore - Our client, a leading specialist lender known for their speed, flexibility, and service, is on the hunt for a results-driven BDM to join their expanding team in the UK. If you're ready to leverage your broker network and earn a highly competitive commission package to give strong quarterly earnings this is for you.

With a negotiable base salary ranging from £50,000 to £65,000 per year and an excellent commission package, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career. You'll have direct access to decision-makers for fast deal execution and the chance to expand your region and build an exceptional introducer panel.

Our client is a top-tier specialist lender in the bridging and development finance sector. With aspiring growth plans and solid funding lines, they are looking to enhance their market presence across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Originate bridging, refurbishment, and development loan opportunities through your broker network.
• Manage a personal pipeline of deals from enquiry through to completion.
• Build and deepen broker, introducer, and developer relationships to maximise origination volumes.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and proactive outreach.
• Represent the company at broker meetings, networking events, trade shows, and conferences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to structure deals and ensure smooth progression.
• Provide market insights and feedback to support product development and strategy.

Package and Benefits

• Negotiable base salary.
• Excellent commission package (market leading).
• Direct access to decision-makers for fast deal execution.
• Opportunities for career progression in a rapidly expanding specialist lender.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture.

About You

• Proven track record in originating bridging and/or development finance deals.
• Established broker and introducer network within London and surrounding regions.
• Background in business development in specialist lending.
• Exceptional relationship‑building, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on results.
• Skills in presenting to brokers and introducers to win new business.
• Good knowledge of underwriting criteria and deal structuring.

To hear more about this opportunity please share your CV or reach out to Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent to hear more.