Business Development Director - Development and Bridging Finance

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property finance is seeking a Business Development Director to join their team in London. This role involves originating finance deals, structuring loans, and managing client relationships in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong network in the industry and a solid understanding of credit policy. Join a fast-growing lender with excellent bonus potential and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Excellent bonus potential

Long-term career path

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in development and/or bridging finance.
• Strong network of brokers or property developers.

Responsibilities

• Originate property finance deals via brokers.
• Manage the transaction from enquiry to underwriting.
• Conduct initial due diligence on borrowers.

Skills

Deal-Making

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Job description

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CRS

Location:

london, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

? Relationship Director – Development & Bridging Finance

? London (Hybrid)

We're hiring on behalf of a well-capitalised, fast-growing lender in the property finance space – and they’re on the lookout for a commercially savvy Business Development Director to join their front-office origination team.

If you’re experienced in development or bridging finance, have strong broker relationships, and love deal-making – this is your opportunity to take a senior role at a nimble, high-performing business that values autonomy, impact, and innovation.

? What You'll Do:

• Originate property finance deals via brokers and direct borrower relationships.
• Structure competitive yet compliant development and bridging loans.
• Lead negotiations and prepare indicative terms.
• Manage the transaction from enquiry through to handoff to underwriting.
• Collaborate with Analysts, Credit, and Finance teams.
• Conduct initial due diligence on borrowers and assets.
• Own and update your live pipeline, providing regular insights to management.
• Attend industry events and offsite meetings with introducers and borrowers.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in development and/or bridging finance.
• Strong network of brokers, introducers, or property developers.
• Confident in structuring deals and managing client expectations.
• Solid understanding of credit policy, risk, and compliance.
• Comfortable working independently within a sales-targeted environment.

? Why Join?

• Work with a growing lender that’s winning market share.
• Direct access to decision-makers – no red tape.
• Excellent bonus potential and long-term career path.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture.
• Hybrid working with a central London office.

? Want to learn more?

Apply with your CV. We’ll be in touch with more about the company and the opportunity.