Business Development Manager - Real Estate Finance

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing UK Alternative Lender seeks a commercially savvy individual for business development in lending. Key responsibilities include assessing lending risks, managing client relationships, and identifying new opportunities. Candidates with a strong credit analysis background will excel, though attitude and ambition are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Successful track record in business development.
• Experience in commercial or development lending is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and driven to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Discover and convert new business opportunities.
• Assess lending risk and ensure compliance.
• Support client retention and portfolio management.

Skills

Business development

Credit analysis

Time management

Planning and organizational skills

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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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 to meet diverse client needs.

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 through annual reviews and portfolio management.

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

Maintain accurate forecasting and sales tracking for better decision-making.

Manage borrower requests impacting 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. Experience in commercial or development lending is a plus, but attitude and ambition are most important.

Skills Required:

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