Real Estate Finance Director | Market Leader & Team Builder

Metro Bank; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Colleague discounts

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Metro Bank is seeking a senior leader to head Real Estate Finance, overseeing Relationship Managers and Commercial Analysts. You will manage a portfolio of Real Estate clients, deliver high-value lending deals and maintain strong external relationships with market professionals.

The role emphasizes risk management, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional internal collaboration within a One Team approach. Hybrid working is available where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience structuring and delivering commercial property lending deals across asset classes including residential investment (BTL & HMOs), commercial property (offices, retail, industrial, leisure, PBSA) and mixed-use portfolios.
• Track record of relationship management skills in commercial/corporate Real Estate Finance.
• Knowledge of mandatory KYC procedures and regulatory financial crime oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and inspire a team of Relationship Managers and Commercial Analysts.
• Manage workflow and performance to ensure timely compliance of credit and operational risk tasks.
• Develop and maintain active relationships with key market professionals and players.
• Manage an active portfolio of Real Estate customers and grow the bank with new acquisitions.
• Represent Metro Bank externally to the property market and support risk challenges and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Relationship management

Credit writing

Financial analysis

KYC procedures

Regulatory knowledge

Real estate finance

Senior stakeholder management

Job description

Metro Bank is seeking a senior leader to head Real Estate Finance, overseeing Relationship Managers and Commercial Analysts. You will manage a portfolio of Real Estate clients, deliver high-value lending deals and maintain strong external relationships with market professionals.

The role emphasizes risk management, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional internal collaboration within a One Team approach. Hybrid working is available where possible.