Business Development Manager - Real Estate Finance

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

Job summary

A fast-growing UK Alternative Lender seeks a business development professional focused on real estate lending. This role emphasizes discovering new business opportunities and enhancing client relationships while managing credit risk. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong credit analysis skills and a drive to build effective customer connections.

Qualifications

• Proven success in business development, directly or through introducers.
• Strong credit analysis skills and commercial acumen.
• Detail-oriented with good time management and organization.

Responsibilities

• Discover and convert new business opportunities.
• Assess lending risk and ensure compliance.
• Support client retention and manage borrower requests.

Skills

Business Development

Credit Analysis

Time Management

Planning and Organizational Skills

Job description

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Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 informed 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. A background in commercial or development lending is a plus, but attitude and ambition are most important.

Skills Required:

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