Relationship Associate

LendInvest; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Job summary

LendInvest is seeking an experienced Relationship Manager in Development Finance to lead deal structuring and client engagement across the UK. You will manage brokers, developers and investors, driving opportunities from intro to drawdown across nationwide projects.

The role requires a proactive, target-driven professional who can maintain exceptional service levels for real estate funding needs, while collaborating with Portfolio Managers and other teams to support loan life cycles and exits.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate development finance or portfolio management.
• Established network with brokers, developers, investors and other introducers is desirable.
• Clear and confident communicator at all levels with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain relationships with key introducers and market contacts.
• Generate internal and external referral and enquiry pipelines.
• Assess new business opportunities with the Development Finance relationship manager.
• Undertake due diligence on prospective clients and project opportunities.
• Deliver new lending and portfolio targets.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Regional BDM, Credit, Legal, Compliance).
• Present proposals to credit committee and stakeholders.
• Manage commercial funding processes and external resources.

Skills

Relationship management

Deal structuring

Networking

Job description

LendInvest is the UK’s leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 18 years, we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over 200 working to make property finance simple for everyone.

A workplace culture built around trying new things, getting things done, and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than £9 billion of mortgages, put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market, and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business, our products, our technology, and our people.

The Development Finance team was established in 2015, and during this time the team has originated deals ranging from £1m to £20m+ across England, Scotland and Wales. Since inception, the team has originated over £1bn in development finance loans, and in more recent years, over £300m in land bridging and development exit loans, ranging from £1m to £15m. All funding is backed by institutional capital, including our JV arrangement between HSBC and AB CarVal.

About your work

This is a fantastic opportunity for those with experience of structuring deals, who are looking to step into their first Relationship Management role. You will be a pro-active and target driven professional who is capable of procuring new business opportunities, while delivering an exceptional level of service to clients in need of funding for real estate projects. This role will have nationwide coverage and aim to transact development finance projects, including commercial bridging deals, to both broker-introduced deals and direct clients.

This role involves hands‑on management of existing Real Estate Development Finance deals and relationships with both brokers and end‑client developers, with support from our Relationship Managers. Our Relationship function is supported by a highly experienced team of Portfolio Managers who are responsible for maintaining loans throughout the life cycle, including drawdowns, reporting and loan exits. The successful candidate should be keen to embrace a new challenge in an environment where you can make your mark.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & maintain relationships with key introducers and relevant market contacts
• Establish initiatives to generate both internal and external referral and enquiry pipelines
• Work closely with the Relationship Manager, Development Finance to assess new business opportunities
• Undertake due diligence on prospective clients, investment & project opportunities
• Deliver both new lending and portfolio targets
• Liaise with relevant internal departments (i.e. Regional BDM team, Credit, Legal, Compliance)
• Prepare and present proposals to credit committee and other financial stakeholders
• Facilitate & manage the commercial funding process
• Manage external resources to ensure all legal, financial & commercial requirements are met
• Effectively manage operational processes to ensure a smooth workflow of timely and high quality work
• Attend networking events with clients, professionals and intermediaries to build your own personal brand and promote the team

About you

• Real estate development finance or Portfolio Management experience at a similar lender, with experience of structuring deals
• An established network of connections with brokers, developers, investors, and other introducers is desirable
• A clear and confident communicator at all levels (face-to-face, verbal & written)
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to form personable relationships quickly
• A detailed approach with excellent organisational skills

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary + company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working policy
• 25 days holiday (increasing with the length of service)
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced parental leave
• Matched pension contributions up to 4%
• Critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health support
• Life assurance
• Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development
• Leadership training for managers
• Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations
• Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development
• Discounts via Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme
• YellowNest Childcare
• Electric car loan scheme
• Monthly socials & annual offsite

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at LendInvest

At LI we believe in bringing your whole selves to work, and we are committed to a culture of belonging where individuals can form a genuine community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

We are happy to discuss and implement reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.