Relationship Manager (London or Scotland)
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Job Summary
LendInvest is the UKs leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 17 years we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over 200 working to make property finance simple for everyone.
A workplace culture built around trying new things getting things done and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than 7.5 billion of mortgages put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business our products our technology and our people.
The Development Finance team was established in 2015 by the current Managing Director Development Finance and during this time the team has originated deals ranging from 1m to 20m across England Scotland and Wales. Since inception the team has originated over 1bn in development finance loans and in more recent years over 300m in land bridging and development exit loans ranging from 1m to 15m. All funding is backed by institutional capital including our JV arrangement between HSBC and AB CarVal.
About your work
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced pro-active and target driven Relationship Management professional who is capable of procuring new business opportunities while delivering an exceptional level of service to clients in need of funding for real estate projects. This role will have nationwide coverage and aim to transact development finance projects including commercial bridging deals to both broker-introduced deals and direct clients.
This role involves hands-on management of existing Real Estate Development Finance deals and relationships with both brokers and end-client developers. Our Relationship function is supported by a highly experienced team of Portfolio Managers who are responsible for maintaining loans throughout the life cycle including drawdowns reporting and loan exits. The successful candidate should be keen to embrace a new challenge in an environment where you can make your mark.
Please note this role can be based in either London or Scotland and we would welcome applications from those based in either location.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop & maintain relationships with key introducers and relevant market contacts
Establish initiatives to generate both internal and external referral and enquiry pipelines
Work closely with the Managing Director Development Finance to assess new business opportunities
Undertake due diligence on prospective clients investment & project opportunities
Deliver both new lending and portfolio targets
Liaise with relevant internal departments (i.e. Regional BDM team Credit Legal Compliance)
Prepare and present proposals to credit committee and other financial stakeholders
Facilitate & manage the commercial funding process
Manage external resources to ensure all legal financial & commercial requirements are met
Effectively manage operational processes to ensure a smooth workflow of timely and high-quality work
Attend networking events with clients professionals and intermediaries to build your own personal brand and promote the team
About you
Prior real estate commercial bridging & development finance experience at a similar lender would be preferable.
An established network of connections with brokers developers investors and other introducers is essential
A clear and confident communicator at all levels (face-to-face verbal & written)
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to form personable relationships quickly
A detailed approach with excellent organisational skills
Benefits & perks
Competitive salary company bonus scheme
Hybrid working policy
25 days holiday (increasing with the length of service)
Private healthcare
Enhanced parental leave
Matched pension contributions up to 4%
Critical illness cover
Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health support
Life assurance
Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development
Leadership training for managers
Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations
Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development
Discounts via Perkbox
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Electric car loan scheme
Monthly socials & annual offsite
Diversity Inclusion & Belonging at LendInvest
At LI we believe in bringing your whole selves to work we are committed to a culture of belonging where individuals can form a genuine community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills.
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- Loyalty Marketing
- Portfolio Management
- Wealth Management
- Financial Services
- Algebra
- Territory Management
- Banking
- Relationship Management
- Customer relationship management
- Geometry
