Relationship Manager - Development Finance

NRG Resourcing; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong training and onboarding

Reputation as a structured and growing lender

Job summary

A respected specialist lender in the UK is seeking a Relationship Manager for its Development Finance team. The ideal candidate will manage complex deals, conduct credit analyses, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure successful deal completions. This full-time role offers opportunities for progression and a supportive team environment in London. Flexible working arrangements are available for strong candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit analysis and development finance is essential.
• Background in a mainstream banking or similar lending environment is preferred.
• Comfortable handling deal sizes between £1m and £35m.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage deals post-terms agreed by Lending Directors.
• Conduct credit analysis and viability assessments.
• Draft and present credit papers to stakeholders.
• Coordinate KYC, AML, and regulatory checks.

Skills

Credit analysis

Development finance

Mainstream banking

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Relationship Manager – Development Finance

Looking for real progression, ownership of complex deals, and freedom from relentless sales targets? Join one of the UK’s most respected Development Finance teams as a Relationship Manager.

About the Company

A fast‑growing specialist lender in Development & Bridging Finance, known for its relationship‑led model and trusted by SME housebuilders across the UK. Backed by strong funding and a collaborative, high‑performing team, they’re actively shaping the residential development landscape.

Relationship Manager – Development Finance Role

This is not a cradle‑to‑grave role. Once a deal is agreed in principle by a Lending Director, you take full ownership — from credit analysis and structuring through to completion. You’ll manage all stakeholders and processes to get deals over the line.

Key Responsibilities

• Own deals post‑terms agreed by Lending Directors
• Conduct credit analysis and viability assessments
• Draft and present credit papers
• Restructure deals as needed
• Manage all stakeholders from approval to drawdown
• Coordinate KYC, AML, and regulatory checks
• Work closely with Lending, Portfolio, and Risk teams
• Maintain high service standards with brokers and clients

Package

• Hybrid to London Office
• Join a team of 11–12 RMs (mix of junior and senior)
• Strong training and onboarding

Required skills and experience

• Experienced in credit analysis and development finance
• Background in mainstream banking or similar lending environment
• Comfortable with deal sizes £1m–£35m
• Strong attention to detail, communication & organisation
• Degree‑qualified or equivalent experience
• London‑based (Wed & Thurs office days preferred) — open to remote for strong candidates

Why Apply?

• Reputation – join a respected, structured, and growing lender

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and Finance
• Financial Services, Loan Brokers, and Banking