Business Development Manager - CRE - Development Finance

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Business Development Manager - Development FinanceLocation: London (Office Based) Salary: Up to £100,000 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Development Finance professional to join a growing specialist lending team as a CRE Business Development Manager - Development Finance. This role focuses on originating and managing development finance opportunities while building strong relationships across the broker and professional introducer market. Key Responsibilities • Originate Development Finance lending opportunities up to £10 million. • Generate new business through brokers, developers, accountants, solicitors, and other introducer networks. • Undertake initial assessment and review of development finance proposals. • Support transactions through underwriting, credit approval, and completion stages. • Present lending opportunities to internal approval committees. • Conduct site visits and assess development projects and associated risks. • Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and ensure lending targets are achieved. • Monitor market activity and identify opportunities within the development finance sector. • Ensure lending decisions comply with regulatory requirements and internal risk standards. • Liaise with valuers, solicitors, surveyors, and internal teams throughout the lending process. • Support wider business development and product initiatives within the lending function. Requirements • Previous experience within Development Finance, Property Finance, Commercial Real Estate Lending, Credit, or Underwriting. • Strong understanding of development finance transactions and the UK lending environment. • Existing network of brokers, developers, and professional introducers. • Ability to analyse lending proposals and assess associated risks. • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. • Commercially minded with strong business development capabilities. What's on Offer? • Competitive salary package. • Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious lending business. • High-profile client and introducer exposure. • Genuine opportunity to influence business growth and lending strategy. • Collaborative and professional working environment in Central London.