Business Development Manager - Real Estate Finance

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

Job summary

A leading firm in the UK Alternative Lender market is looking for a Business Development Manager focusing on Real Estate Finance in Wakefield. This role involves discovering new business opportunities, assessing risks, and maintaining client relationships to ensure growth. The ideal candidate will be commercially savvy, with a proven track record in business development and strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or development lending is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and driven by building relationships.
• Proven success in business development required.

Responsibilities

• Discover and convert new business opportunities in lending.
• Assess lending risks and manage borrower requests effectively.
• Collaborate to improve processes and enhance customer experience.

Skills

Business Development

Credit Analysis

Time Management

Commercial Acumen

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Real Estate Finance, Wakefield

Client: CRS

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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 the best solutions for clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Discover and convert new business opportunities, from standard lending to complex deals like Development Finance
• Assess lending risk carefully, ensuring thorough, transparent, and compliant proposals
• 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
• Encourage feedback and drive service improvements to enhance customer experience

Who You Are

You're 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:

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