Business Development Specialist - Commercial Real Estate

Aldermore Bank; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services specialist in Cardiff seeks a dedicated individual to support commercial mortgage transactions. Responsibilities include case management, CDD checks, and collaboration with the Credit Team. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and familiar with the Commercial Real Estate sector. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Aviva Digital GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Some knowledge of the Commercial Real Estate sector.
• Understanding of legal/security requirements for transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files on the Finnova/DPR System for data integrity.
• Complete CDD checks and produce Offer Letters.
• Collaborate with Credit Delivery to ensure smooth case progress.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Knowledge of Commercial Real Estate

Teamwork

Knowledge of Finnova Platform

Job description

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Client:

Aldermore Bank

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

607685913603

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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The Vacancy

Let us tell you a bit more about us…

We’re a nimble and ambitious financial services specialist. Backing people to go for it in life and business..

We’re UK-based supporting our customers across a range of products and services. Aldermore Group was formed by bringing together two very successful businesses, Aldermore Bank and MotoNovo Finance, under the First Rand umbrella.

We thrive by saying “yes” to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first-timers a leg-up onto the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers chose Motonovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey. A journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose.

Let us tell you about the opportunity

To assist in the delivery of business objectives, and to provide dedicated support and assistance to CRE SLT and lending Managers in the transaction execution of commercial mortgage, property development and specialist lending applications from initial enquiry through to legal completion.

What would your day look like?

• Case management on the Finnova/DPR System to ensure delivery of quality data input and management on all cases, ensuring 100% integrity of information quality, from application through to legal completion.
• Maintenance of updating of all relevant SOPS required to support business processes.
• Completion of CDD checks for approval by Lending manager.
• Producing accurate / right first time Offer Letters once case approved by Credit Team. and Credit
• Obtaining legal, Valuation and IMS quotes and issue instruction letters as required.
• Chasing and diarising Offers Issued for timely acceptance.
• Ensure all CPs set in the offer are satisfied to ensure progress of case to completion in timely manner
• Suspense account management: allocation and amendment of fees as required.
• Set up Borrower folders for Credit Stewardship saving all key information
• Working with Credit Delivery throughout the process to ensure delivery of new business aligned to credit sanction and smooth handover to Credit Stewardship.
• Completions checklist and full instructions to CRE Ops for payout.

What do we expect of you?

• Ability to work on own initiative, a self-starter, capable of working in a high volume, fast paced environment, maintaining, attention to detail, personal motivation, drive and successful performance.
• Some knowledge / experience within the Commercial Real Estate sector generally, with a knowledge of the products and loan structures available from other Lenders in the market.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Finnova Platform.
• An understanding of legal/security requirements, property valuation issues, and banking processes to assist in transaction execution.
• Ability to work in a team to assist in delivery of business objectives.
• A good understanding of post approval processes to ensure due diligence is completed as required to facilitate an efficient customer journey and loan completion.
• Ensure that market, sector and regulatory knowledge is continuously developed and maintained.

What can you expect of us?

• A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers
• A growing organisation that means there’s lots of opportunities to progress
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one
• A communicative, accessible and approachable ExCo.
• And of course, you will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential

Behaviour Framework

Our behavioural framework underpins our purpose and strategic drivers, as it outlines the behaviours we need to demonstrate in order to succeed. Where our strategic drivers (Stay Ahead Propositions, Relationships That Last and Progressive Platform) outline what we need to do to succeed, our behaviours guide us in how. In your second interview, we’ll ask you to talk through some examples where you’ve demonstrated these behaviours in your previous roles.

The Benefits

As you would expect, we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package, and you’ll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us.

Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do, but these will give you an idea of what to expect:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Aviva Digital GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare Voucher & Display Screens/Desk Set-Up
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Microsoft Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance Shopping Discounts