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Join one of the UK’s fastest growing and award-winning banks.
We are a team of ambitious, passionate, hardworking, and committed people who have successfully created and launched one of the UK’s newest specialist property finance banks. As we embark on an exciting journey of growth, we are seeking exceptional new team members who possess both the ambition and drive to contribute to our vision. At GB Bank, we believe that career progression should not only be achievable but accelerated, enabling our employees to reach their potential in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere.
Our environment is fast-paced and collaborative, where your efforts are recognised, rewarded, and make a tangible impact. We take pride in fostering and open and inclusive culture that not only embraces change but also encourages continuous learning and professional development.
Role Purpose:
GB Bank is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Relationship Manager to join our Lending team.
We are looking for a seasoned Relationship Manager with a proven track record in property-backed lending, and a particular expertise in specialist property finance. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for generating new business and achieving targets, primarily within the specialist property financing sector. The ideal candidate will possess an established network of brokers, introducers, and other crucial business relationships. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of GB Bank and build a rewarding career within a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key areas of responsibility:
* Origination of new specialist property lending enquiries to agreed targets and managing these through the credit approval process to completion with the support of an Assistant Relationship Manager and the Loan Completions Team
* The provision of exceptional levels of customer service to attract and retain both new and existing customers leading to strong and long lasting customer relationships;
* Delivering fantastic service to your broker network and ensuring that GB Bank are at the forefront of their thoughts for their client’s future lending needs
* Negotiating and structuring of loan applications and proposals to send to the Credit Team right from initial review and through to credit approval and loan completion.
* Supporting the Portfolio team in carrying out periodic credit reviews, covenant monitoring and post completion conditions on all existing customers;
* Responsibility for building and maintaining new relationships with key professionals including clients and brokers with additional knowledge of and regular contact with solicitors and valuers where required.
A bit about you – You are/have:
* A proven property lending Relationship Manager/Director with a similar organisation, and be consistently meeting your lending targets with a desire to exceed expectations and experience in originating loans of up to £20m
* Strong business development skills with broad market knowledge and presence;
* An existing network of Brokers and Introducers who can support you and enable your own success at GB Bank
* Candidates must have a strong credit track record with in depth knowledge of credit and lending to businesses from inception to draw down, ideally with a focus on bridging finance
* Knowledge of risk management, core lending and financial analysis skills;
* Excited to hit the ground running and to make an instant positive impact on the Bank and the communities that we operate in
What we can offer you:
8% company pension contribution and 3% individual contribution (which you can opt to increase)
30 days holiday every year - which includes your birthday off + bank holidays on top
Top tier private medical cover with WPA - includes no excess + you can add family through salary sacrifice
Death in service at 4 x base salary with Aviva
Mental health support - through a helpline and counselling sessions
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Various surprise and delight moments throughout the year to help build team connection
What else do I need to know?
Location: Nationwide
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Hours: 35 Hours per week
How to Apply:
Please submit both your CV and cover letter to careers@thegbb.co.uk, linking your experience to our requirements in order to have your application considered.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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