Relationship Manager

Relationship Manager
£50000 - £60000 + bonus + benefits
City of London (Hybrid working model)

We’re partnering with a well-established, growing SME bank in the City of London that is looking to appoint a Relationship Manager within its Real Estate lending team, with a particular focus on buy-to-let and development finance. This role offers the opportunity to manage and grow a portfolio of property clients while gaining hands-on exposure to both investment and development transactions across the UK market.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of real estate clients, with a core focus on buy-to-let and property development lending
• Support the origination, structuring, and execution of new lending opportunities
• Assess development finance deals, including funding structures, exit strategies, and project viability
• Conduct credit analysis and work closely with credit teams to progress transactions
• Monitor existing facilities, ensuring covenant compliance and ongoing risk management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with borrowers, brokers, and internal stakeholders

Ideal background:

• Experience in real estate lending, with exposure to buy-to-let and/or development finance
• Strong understanding of UK property markets, including investor and developer clients
• Ability to analyse credit risk and structure lending solutions
• Confident managing client relationships in a commercial banking environment
• Comfortable working in a collaborative SME bank setting

What’s on offer:

• £50,000 – £60,000 base salary
• Bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• City of London office
• Strong deal flow and opportunity to broaden exposure across real estate lending

 
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.
If you’re interested in a confidential discussion, feel free to apply or reach out directly.