Job Summary: We are looking for a Senior Development Finance Manager for UK wide new business generation to join this rapidly expanding organisation. Closely supporting the Head of Business Development and the Managing Director of Commercial Lending in the delivery of the Commercial Lending business plan with particular focus on delivering development finance budget.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and develop a portfolio of loans/clients including the acquisition of new clients, negotiating appropriately structured and priced facilities in line with risk appetite.
* Maintain and develop relationships with clients, brokers, and their advisors, developing the bank brand to support and grow the business.
* Preparation and presentation to the relevant sanctioning authority of high-quality credit papers consistent with credit risk policy and business line parameters.
* Work alongside the Transaction Execution team in the execution of sanctioned deal structures, scoping and managing appropriate professional advisory work as part of risk appraisal.
* Ensuring appropriate security items are taken and drawdown processes are followed.
* Ensure that all facilities are operating in accordance with agreed terms.
Requirements:
* Substantial experience in a similar role within UK financial services and good knowledge of the UK Development Finance market and delivery of results.
* Excellent external market and regulation awareness.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
* Strong influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to work on own initiative.
* Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
* Excellent IT skillset using Microsoft Office.
* Full driving license (valid in UK) and willingness to travel to visit clients etc.
The Opportunity:
* Join a stable, successful, growing bank that has a history of innovation in their markets, and their people are the drivers for this.
* Employees feel valued - recognition is key at the bank, and it's in their nature to celebrate great work done by their people.
* Ambitious growth plans that for the right people can lead to substantial career opportunities.
* Competitive basic salary, cash car allowance, industry leading pension, annual bonus and various other attractive benefits.
* Flexible remote working, with monthly trips to the banks HQ.