Senior Business Development Manager - Bridging Finance

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager focused on bridging finance in London. This role involves developing relationships with mortgage brokers and providing competitive lending solutions. Candidates should have substantial experience in business development within the finance sector, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Offer includes a salary of up to £90k, plus expenses and an uncapped bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within the bridging finance sector.
• Strong understanding of bridging finance and refurbishment lending.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to expand lending opportunities.
• Identify and engage with mortgage brokers to understand financing needs.
• Collaborate with credit teams for efficient deal structuring.
• Seek out new business leads and convert them into lending opportunities.

Skills

Business development experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Results driven

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager – Bridging Finance

Location: London (Field / Office Based)

Salary: Up to £90k + Expenses + Uncapped Bonus

Are you an experienced and driven Business Development Manager with a passion for bridging finance?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bridging Finance BDM to join our client, a very successful, growing, and privately funded short term finance lender who looks for reasons to say “yes” on lending decisions.

This role is focused on developing intermediary relationships with Mortgage Brokers and Finance Brokers in London and the South East. Providing fast and competitive lending solutions in areas of Bridging Finance and Refurbishment Loans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to expand lending opportunities within bridging finance and refurbishment projects.
• Identify and engage with prospective mortgage brokers, intermediaries, and clients to understand their financing needs and offer fast lending solutions.
• Collaborate closely with credit and underwriting teams to support efficient deal structuring and ensure smooth transaction to completion.
• Actively seek out new business leads and convert them into sustainable lending opportunities.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or client management within the bridging finance sector.
• Strong understanding of bridging finance and refurbishment lending products and associated risk appetite.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision makers.
• Highly motivated, results driven, and able to work autonomously.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term professional relationships.
• Sound financial acumen and attention to detail.