Job Description
Business Development Manager, Real Estate Finance
Permanent position
Financial Services platform, based in the City of London
Salary up to £75k plus benefits
Hybrid working on offer
Role Overview: Our client are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Business Development Manager with a solid background in commercial real estate financing to join their growing team. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on building lasting relationships, navigating complex financing structures, and delivering value-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Originate, structure and manage a portfolio of real estate financing clients, with a focus on mid-sized to large commercial investments and development finance.
* Provide expert guidance on bridging financing, ensuring swift and compliant execution.
* Maintain and deepen relationships with clients, intermediaries, and professional advisors.
* Conduct detailed credit assessments, cashflow analysis, and valuation reviews in collaboration with credit and risk teams.
* Lead negotiations on terms, covenants, and deal structures that align with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
* Monitor financing performance, proactively managing maturities, refinancing, and potential recoveries.
* Identify cross-sell opportunities and contribute to wider business development strategies.
* Assist the team in assessing and monitoring credit and transaction risk post completion of transactions and conduct site visits as required.
* Supporting the team in ensuring all required post-completion documentation e.g. buildings insurance, valuations, Conditions Subsequent (CPs), and leases tenancy agreements are actively tracked and kept up to date
* Co-ordinate financing extension requests as required.
* Collaborate as part of the Real Estate finance team, with Credit Risk, and Executions teams, as well as external partners, to maintain continuity of knowledge of the customer and conditions associated with the transaction.
Required Skills & Experience:
* 5 years+ experience in commercial real estate financing, with demonstrable deal execution track record
* Solid understanding of bridging finance – both regulated and unregulated – and its application in short-term financing scenarios
* A relationship-first mindset, with a natural ability to earn client trust and loyalty
* Strong knowledge of credit risk principles, financial contract structures, and property-secured financing.
* Sharp analytical skills with confidence interpreting financial statements, property valuations, and market trends
* Familiarity with credit and compliance frameworks in the UK financing market
* Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including presenting to senior leadership.
Candidates must also have the right to work in the UK. I’m afraid sponsorship isn’t offered for this position.
Due to the high volume of CVs that we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your time and patience.