Senior Relationship Manager (Relationship Director) - Sustainable Property Finance

Chamberlain Career Management; England; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous non-contributory pension scheme

Cash car allowance

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing allowance

Cycle-to-work scheme

3-month sabbatical after five years

Job summary

A leading sustainable bank in the UK is seeking a Senior Relationship Manager to launch and grow their Sustainable Property sector. The role requires significant experience in commercial lending, particularly in managing complex credit proposals up to £20 million. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and extensive wellbeing resources. This position is remote with the flexibility to access offices in Edinburgh, Bristol, and London as needed.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial lending and portfolio management.
• Proven success in structuring and delivering complex lending.
• Strong understanding of business financials and risk factors.

Responsibilities

• Launch and grow the Sustainable Property sector throughout the UK.
• Drive growth in business-banking lending products.
• Generate new lending enquiries and manage complex credit proposals.

Skills

Commercial lending experience

Portfolio management

Advanced credit assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Senior Relationship Manager (Relationship Director) – Sustainable Property Finance

This is a remote role with access to our offices in Edinburgh, Bristol, and London as required.

The Bank

An award‑winning, established and successful organisation, one of Europe’s leading sustainable banks. Its mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. The bank finances companies, institutions and projects that add cultural value and benefit people and the environment. The UK business was established in 1995 and is on an exciting growth journey that will double the debt book over time.

The Opportunity – Purpose

• Launch and grow the Sustainable Property sector throughout the UK.
• Drive growth in business‑banking lending products by developing new and existing customer relationships.
• Shape and grow the Bank’s presence in BREEAM Excellent+ and EPC A+ development, as well as retrofitting residential and commercial investment properties for long‑term rental.
• Generate new lending enquiries, build a portfolio and manage complex, high‑risk credit proposals (typical up to £20 m) and ongoing portfolio monitoring.
• Support the Team Manager in developing markets for lending and occasionally deputise for them; participation in the UK credit committee is essential.
• Operate autonomously in a hybrid model (home/remote) while meeting client base requirements and accessing offices when needed.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced UK commercial lender with a strong track record in complex customer relationships, large‑scale lending, and driving positive change. You should possess advanced credit skills, deep understanding of business financials, and a commitment to our values.

Required Skills & Experience

• Significant experience in commercial lending and portfolio management, including new business development.
• Proven success structuring and delivering complex lending up to £20 m.
• Advanced credit assessment skills with expertise in property investment and development, including complex deal structures.
• Strong understanding of business financials, risk factors, and credit portfolio management.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills; professional representation of the bank.
• Ability to manage complex workflows and progress lending proposals efficiently.
• Strong risk‑management knowledge: KYC, CDD, conduct risk.
• Communicative, analytical, and numerical proficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Chartered Institute of Banking) desirable.

What’s On Offer

Competitive basic salary plus access to our extensive benefits package, including a generous non‑contributory pension scheme, cash car allowance, life cover, income protection, private medical insurance, generous annual leave (with the option to buy and sell days), wellbeing and carers leave, cycle‑to‑work scheme, retail discounts, wellbeing allowance and a 3‑month sabbatical after five years of service.

What To Do Next

Apply with your CV (update at your convenience) or contact us directly to arrange a call and discuss the role in more detail.