Business Development Manager - Bridging Finance - Midlands

Overview

This role supports growth in the bridging finance market and involves building and managing relationships with bridging finance Introducers in the Midlands. The position focuses on originating, structuring, and progressing bridging applications from introducers and borrowers through to completion, while contributing to territory lending volumes and supporting credit processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of bridging finance Introducers in the Midlands, with ownership of day-to-day relationship management.
• Originate, structure, and progress bridging applications from Introducers and Borrowers, from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions to promote the organization and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Write credit papers in line with credit policy and appetite, and work closely with relevant stakeholder teams to support smooth loan execution.
• Comply with mandatory policies and adhere to operational procedures to maintain internal controls.
• Deliver the territory Business Plan and contribute actively to targeted team lending volumes.
• Establish and actively manage objectives and a personal development plan.
• Promote and uphold organizational culture and values, including Straightforward, Integrity, Collaborative, and Delivery.

Requirements

• Proven capability in business development with a track record of success in the property finance sector.
• Knowledge of the bridging finance process, including underwriting, deal structuring, and compliance.
• Strong network within the Midlands, including brokers, property investors, and developers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, able to work independently and manage a regional territory.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Experience with other finance products such as commercial investment and development finance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities
• Options for flexible working
• Regular social activities
• Pension contributions
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private health cover
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Location

• Midlands (regional territory)
• Remote/Hybrid working available