Portfolio Manager

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Manchester is looking for a skilled Portfolio Manager to oversee a residential development finance portfolio. You will manage loans through their lifecycle, conduct credit assessments, and provide market insight. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of relevant experience in development finance and sound financial appraisal skills. This role offers an attractive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 and opportunities for strategic influence within the organization.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Leadership responsibility

Opportunity to influence strategic decisions

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in development finance or real estate lending.
• Expertise in managing residential loan portfolios.
• Strong skills in financial appraisal and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of residential development finance loans.
• Track scheme progress and produce performance reports.
• Conduct credit assessments and maintain developer relationships.
• Oversee loan documentation and monitoring strategies.

Skills

Development finance experience

Financial appraisal

Cashflow modeling

Credit structuring

Analytical skills

Job description

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.

Portfolio Manager 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

• 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.