Commercial banking director

Integro Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK challenger bank is hiring a Commercial Banking Director to lead their strategic Real Estate Finance division in London. You will oversee a high-performing team and manage complex real estate transactions (£10m+). The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Commercial Real Estate Finance and a proven ability to lead teams. This role offers autonomy and strategic impact in a bank focused on sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Commercial Real Estate Finance.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage large, complex transactions.
• Deep understanding of real estate markets and credit structuring.
• Strong internal stakeholder management at exec level.
• Ability to influence strategy and drive commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Relationship Managers and Analysts.
• Structure and execute large CRE transactions across asset classes.
• Manage credit, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Develop long-term relationships with key market players.
• Influence product design, pricing strategies, and internal risk policy.

Job description

Title: Commercial Banking Director
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £135,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We're supporting a UK challenger bank with a strong commercial lending portfolio in hiring a Commercial Banking Director to lead and grow their strategic Real Estate Finance division.

The role involves overseeing a high-performing team, managing complex real estate transactions (£10m+), and representing the bank's interests with clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Relationship Managers and Analysts
• Structure and execute large CRE transactions across asset classes
• Manage credit, operational, and regulatory risks
• Develop long-term relationships with key market players
• Influence product design, pricing strategies, and internal risk policy

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in Commercial Real Estate Finance
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage large, complex transactions
• Deep understanding of real estate markets and credit structuring
• Strong internal stakeholder management at exec level
• Ability to influence strategy and drive commercial outcomes

Ideal for an experienced CRE leader looking for autonomy, strategic impact, and a values-led culture in a bank focused on sustainable growth.