Relationship Manager
£50000 - £60000 + bonus + benefits
City of London (Hybrid working model)
We’re partnering with a well-established, growing SME bank in the City of London that is looking to appoint a Relationship Manager within its Real Estate lending team, with a particular focus on buy-to‑let and development finance. This role offers the opportunity to manage and grow a portfolio of property clients while gaining hands‑on exposure to both investment and development transactions across the UK market.
Key responsibilities
* Manage and develop a portfolio of real estate clients, with a core focus on buy‑to‑let and property development lending
* Support the origination, structuring, and execution of new lending opportunities
* Assess development finance deals, including funding structures, exit strategies, and project viability
* Conduct credit analysis and work closely with credit teams to progress transactions
* Monitor existing facilities, ensuring covenant compliance and ongoing risk management
* Build and maintain strong relationships with borrowers, brokers, and internal stakeholders
Ideal background
* Experience in real estate lending, with exposure to buy‑to‑let and/or development finance
* Strong understanding of UK property markets, including investor and developer clients
* Ability to analyse credit risk and structure lending solutions
* Confident managing client relationships in a commercial banking environment
* Comfortable working in a collaborative SME bank setting
What’s on offer
* £50,000 – £60,000 base salary
* Bonus and comprehensive benefits package
* Hybrid working model
* City of London office
* Strong deal flow and opportunity to broaden exposure across real estate lending
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.
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