Business Development Manager - Real Estate Finance

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative lender in the UK is looking for a commercially savvy individual to join their dynamic team in Bedford. The role focuses on business development across various lending options, emphasizing client relationships and effective risk management. Candidates should possess strong credit analysis skills and a proven track record in business development to enhance customer experience and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Proven success in business development or lending.
• Strong credit analysis skills and commercial acumen required.

Responsibilities

• Discover and convert new business opportunities in lending.
• Assess lending risks ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Manage borrower requests that impact credit risk.

Skills

Business development

Credit analysis

Time management

Planning

Organizational skills

Job description

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Bedford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

London & South

The Client

Join a fast-growing, forward-thinking UK Alternative Lender that puts both its people and customers first. They have the ability to move at speed and create tailored packages for their clients. They operate across all aspects of real estate funding, providing access to the best requirements for your clients.

Discover and convert new business opportunities – from standard lending to complex deals like Development Finance.

Assess lending risk carefully, ensuring each proposal is thorough, transparent, and compliant.

Support client retention and growth by assisting in annual reviews and daily portfolio management.

Collaborate across departments to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and improve processes.

Maintain accurate forecasting and sales tracking to support smarter decision-making.

Manage borrower requests that impact credit risk to protect the bank’s position.

Enhance customer experience by encouraging feedback and driving service improvements.

Who You Are

You are commercially savvy, detail-oriented, and driven by building meaningful relationships – with clients and your team. A background in commercial or development lending is a plus, but attitude and ambition are most important.

Skills Required:

• A proven record of success in business development, either directly or via introducers.
• Strong credit analysis skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.