Director, Christie's Art Finance

Christie's; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading art finance firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director to drive the growth of the Art Finance business in the Americas. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships and structure art-backed loans. This role requires strong business development skills, experience in art finance, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service. Candidates should have a Bachelor's (Master's preferred) and extensive knowledge of the art and financial markets. Competitive salary package with benefits is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care

401(k) Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous time-off and leave policies

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Commuter Benefits

Back Up Child & Elder Care

CSR Day

Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in art finance, private banking, or related services.
• Strong understanding of asset-backed lending.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Originate and structure art-backed loans in the Americas.
• Develop and execute regional business plans.
• Negotiate transaction terms and oversee underwriting processes.

Skills

Business development skills

Knowledge of art and financial markets

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Client service skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Director, Christie’s Art Finance

The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Business Judgment, & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.

Why This Role Matters

The Director will drive the growth of the Art Finance business in Americas, focusing on originating asset-backed loans and managing client relationships. This role requires strong business development skills, deep knowledge of the art and financial markets, and the ability to deliver bespoke financing solutions to high-net-worth clients.

How you’ll make an impact

• Originate and structure art-backed loans in the Americas to meet portfolio and profitability targets.
• Develop and execute regional business plans aligned with global strategy.
• Proactively source new client prospects and strengthen relationships with existing borrowers.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Client Strategy, Specialists, Legal) to identify opportunities and deliver seamless client experiences.
• Conduct market research and establish partnerships within the art and financial ecosystems to drive growth.
• Prepare pitch materials and present tailored financing solutions to clients.
• Negotiate transaction terms and oversee underwriting processes, ensuring compliance with internal credit and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for borrowers throughout the financing process, providing high-touch service.
• Promote Art Finance through external marketing, networking, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Mentor and develop regional team members, fostering best practices and collaboration.
• Responsible for knowledge of financing markets in coverage areas, art market and Christie’s auction/private sales business, in addition to subject matter expert on Christie’s financing products, underwriting requirements and regulatory or licensing considerations.
• Demonstrate best practices and communicate new developments, ranging from day-to-day interactions to departmental presentations.
• Act as departmental ambassador, build relationships internally, sharing intelligence while working across departments.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proven experience in art finance, private banking, or related financial services.
• Strong understanding of art market dynamics and asset-backed lending.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional client service and build long-term relationships.
• Team player.

What’s great about working for us

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums).
• 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits).
• Life Insurance - 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie’s).
• Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s).
• Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year.
• Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month.
• Back Up Child & Elder Care – up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons.
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.
• Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits.

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

Closing Date: December 18th, 2025

*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.

Compensation Range

Salary: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00