Commercial Banking​/BTL Relationship Manager - Banking

Position: Commercial Banking / BTL Relationship Manager - Banking
Our client, a UK-regulated international bank is seeking an experienced Relationship Manager – Commercial Real Estate to join its London-based corporate lending platform. The role focuses on originating, structuring, and managing UK commercial real estate and loan-against-property / BTL transactions, with full end-to-end ownership of client relationships. This is a front-office lending role offering genuine autonomy, supported by a well-resourced credit, risk, legal, and operations infrastructure.

The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing a portfolio of UK CRE and asset-backed lending clients, ensuring high-quality origination, disciplined credit execution, and ongoing portfolio performance.

Key responsibilities include:

Origination of Commercial Real Estate / BTL transactions via direct sourcing, internal referrals, brokers, and professional intermediaries. Full credit ownership, including writing credit papers, coordinating with Risk, and presenting to Credit / Executive Committees. Managing transactions from approval through to drawdown, liaising with solicitors, valuers, operations, and internal stakeholders Ongoing portfolio management, covenant monitoring, reporting, and proactive risk management Developing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, valuers, solicitors, and professional introducers Identifying opportunities for cross-selling relevant banking products and services Ensuring all activity complies with internal policy, regulatory standards, and conduct risk expectations Candidate Profile 5 years’ experience in UK Commercial Real Estate or asset-backed lending Strong track record in origination , credit underwriting, and portfolio management Sound understanding of UK property valuation, legal due diligence, and documentation.

Experience working with broker channels and professional intermediaries Confident writing and presenting credit applications. Commercial mindset with disciplined risk judgement. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills Graduate or Postgraduate qualification Proven business developer / networker Strong numerical and analytical capability Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple transactions concurrently  If you’re exploring opportunities like this or scaling your own team, simply google "Market Talent" to see how we support high-growth organisations across the UK.