Portfolio Manager

Fintelligent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic lender specializing in residential development finance is seeking a skilled Portfolio Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of residential development loans. This senior role offers a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per year and significant responsibilities, including conducting credit assessments and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in development finance, strong financial appraisal skills, and excellent communication abilities. Apply now to lead in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in development finance, real estate lending, or structured property finance.
• Expertise managing residential-led development loan portfolios.
• Ability to assess risk and influence commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of residential development finance loans.
• Track scheme progress and ensure strong credit outcomes.
• Conduct rigorous credit assessments and implement remediation strategies.
• Maintain relationships with developers and legal advisers.
• Provide market insight for new debt product development.

Skills

Financial appraisal

Cashflow modelling

Credit structuring

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a skilled Portfolio Manager with a passion for residential development finance? Our client is seeking a talented individual to take the reins of a diverse and expansive development finance portfolio, focusing on residential schemes. This senior role offers the opportunity to drive portfolio growth and shape strategic investment decisions within a well-established and growing lending platform.

With an attractive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per year, this role offers you the chance to lead a significant residential development portfolio. You'll enjoy high visibility with senior leadership and have the opportunity to influence strategic credit policy and market positioning.

Our client is a dynamic lender that specialises in providing fast and bespoke bridging and development finance solutions. They pride themselves on their ability to offer flexible and efficient service, ensuring that property finance deals are completed on time. With a focus on asset-backed funding opportunities, they stand out from traditional high-street lenders.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of residential development finance loans through their full lifecycle.
• Track scheme progress to ensure strong credit outcomes and produce performance reports for senior leadership.
• Conduct rigorous credit assessments and implement remediation strategies as needed.
• Maintain relationships with developers, professional teams, and legal advisers.
• Provide market insight and contribute to new debt product development.
• Oversee loan documentation and lead post-completion monitoring and exit strategies.

Package and Benefits

The Portfolio Manager role comes with a comprehensive package, including :

• Annual salary of £60,000 - £65,000.
• Leadership responsibility over a significant residential development portfolio.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value residential projects.
• Strategic influence over credit policy and market positioning.

About You

The ideal Portfolio Manager will have :

• 3–5 years of experience in development finance, real estate lending, or structured property finance.
• Expertise in managing residential-led development loan portfolios.
• Strong skills in financial appraisal, cashflow modelling, and credit structuring.
• The ability to assess risk and influence commercial outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and a detail-driven, analytical approach.

If you have experience as a Real Estate Portfolio Manager, Development Finance Manager, Property Finance Specialist, Lending Portfolio Manager, or Credit Risk Analyst, this Portfolio Manager role could be the perfect fit for you. Explore this opportunity to advance your career in residential development finance.

Take the next step in your career as a Portfolio Manager and join a forward-thinking lender with a focus on residential development finance. This is your chance to lead a significant portfolio and influence strategic decisions within a dynamic environment. Apply now to make a real impact in the world of development finance.