Relationship Manager - Development Finance

Relationship Manager – Development Finance

This role is part of a fast‑growing specialist lender in Development & Bridging Finance, supporting SME house builders across the UK. The team operates a relationship‑led model with a focus on complex deals and no sales targets.

Once a deal is agreed in principle by a Lending Director, you will take full ownership from credit analysis and structuring through to completion. You’ll manage all stakeholders and processes to get deals over the line.

• 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

• Hybrid to London office (2 days in office)
• Part of a team of 11–12 RMs, both junior and senior
• Strong training and onboarding programme

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

• Reputation – join a respected, structured and growing lender
• Perfect for a commercial, analytical professional ready to step into a more strategic role
• Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Business Development, Sales and Finance

Industries: Financial Services, Banking and Loan Brokers