Shawbrook Bank is seeking an experienced Relationship Director to join our Property Development Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in our continued growth in the specialist lending market.
As a Relationship Director you will be responsible for sourcing assessing underwriting and completing property development loans while working with Portfolio Managers to oversee a client portfolio. This client-facing position requires exceptional relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
- Generate new business opportunities in line with budgetary requirements
- Effectively manage a pipeline of development finance cases through to completion
- Establish and maintain principal relationships with key Development Finance brokers and introducers
- Identify and capitalise on cross-selling opportunities within the existing client base
Client Relationship Management
- Responsibly serve clients needs while delivering risk-adjusted returns
- Embrace and implement the principles of Treating Customers Fairly in all decision-making
- Build and maintain strong relationships with property developers brokers and professional advisors
- Provide expert guidance to clients throughout the lending process
Risk Management
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of all Bank policies procedures and compliance guidelines
- Incorporate risk management principles into daily practice
- Ensure all lending decisions are made on a responsible and commercial basis
- Conduct thorough due diligence on all development proposals
Collaboration
- Work closely with Portfolio Managers to ensure effective client management
- Build successful working relationships with internal teams including administrators credit risk and finance
- Liaise effectively with external professionals such as surveyors and solicitors
- Promote Shawbrook values and encourage strong team collaboration
Qualifications :
- Experience of generating new business within the Property Finance sector with proven exposure to development finance
- Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the UK property development finance market
- Able to demonstrate a strong network of introducers within the Scottish market
- Excellent relationship building and networking skills
- Ability to analyse complex financial information and assess development risks
- Able to demonstrate commercial acumen with a focus on responsible lending practices
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional Information :
Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include:
- Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment
- Free access to Headspace a mindfulness & meditation digital health app
- Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns mental wellbeing and more general queries around family work housing and health
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts on gym membership
- Contributory pension scheme & death in service
Your Lifestyle - Its important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when youre enjoying your leisure time.
- Minimum of 27 days holiday per year
- Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme
- Discounts on gym membership nationwide
- Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands
- Community support and charitable giving
Your Contribution - Were focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals.
- Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success
- Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time