Job Description
Business Development Manager – Bridging Finance
North London / West End | Field based
Join one of the most prolific bridging lenders in the country
A role built for a high‑performing BDM who wants autonomy, funding certainty and serious earning potential.
We are recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a market‑leading short‑term property finance lender, offering a strong basic salary, uncapped bonus and a highly active London lending mandate.
About the Company
Our client is a privately backed specialist bridging lender operating at the top end of the UK market. Known for speed of delivery, flexible credit appetite and strong broker relationships, the business has built a reputation for getting deals completed where others stall. With consistent lending volumes and a flat decision‑making structure, the sales team is empowered to operate commercially and decisively.
About the Role
As Business Development Manager – Bridging Finance, you will take full responsibility for originating and converting new business across North London and the West End. This is a true front‑office, field‑based position focused on relationship‑led origination, complex deal structuring and sustained broker engagement.
You will be supported by an experienced underwriting, credit and completions function, allowing you to focus on relationship management, deal flow and revenue generation rather than internal blockers.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify, originate and develop new bridging finance opportunities through brokers and professional introducers
* Build and maintain long‑term relationships with key intermediaries across your territory
* Structure and progress deals across residential, semi‑commercial, commercial and development bridging
* Work closely with internal underwriting and credit teams to drive transactions through to completion
* Maintain a strong market presence through regular face‑to‑face broker meetings and networking
* Consistently achieve and exceed lending and income targets
Package
* Competitive Salary
* Uncapped, performance‑driven bonus structure with realistic and achievable targets
* Defined London territory with significant lending demand
* Strong operational and credit support from an experienced internal team
* Competitive benefits aligned with a senior specialist finance sales role
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Business Development Manager within bridging finance or specialist property lending
* Existing broker and introducer relationships within London or surrounding areas
* Strong understanding of short‑term lending products, structures and credit processes
* A commercially driven, relationship‑focused sales approach
* Track record of originating and completing bridging transactions
* Confident, credible and able to operate autonomously in a fast‑paced environment
Why Apply?
This is a role designed for a BDM who wants deals to convert, pipelines to fund and performance to be rewarded. You’ll be joining a lender with real appetite, fast access to decision‑makers and a reputation brokers trust.
If you are seeking a platform to maximise both earnings and long‑term career prospects within bridging finance, this role delivers exactly that.