Job Title: Lending Director
Location: Home-based with occasional travel to London Head Office
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Pension contributions
- Generous holiday allowance
- Private medical cover
- Life assurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
About the Position of Lending Director
Our client, a specialist lender, is expanding its Development Finance division and seeking a Lending Director. This role involves originating, underwriting, and managing a portfolio of property development loans. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in residential and commercial property lending and have an established network within the sector.
Responsibilities Required for the Role of Lending Director
- Originate a portfolio of high-quality property development loans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial targets.
- Manage the entire lifecycle of deals, from initial inquiries and proposals to loan drawdown and ongoing monitoring, supported by the Case Management team.
- Take primary responsibility for a portfolio of customer relationships, ensuring loans are conducted in line with expectations through to full repayment.
- Enhance the lender's profile within the residential and property industry through proactive marketing, intelligent deal structuring, and exceptional customer service.
- Drive lending volume and profitability within the North Region, meeting and exceeding strategic objectives.
- Critically review internal processes to ensure they remain efficient, effective, and robust.
- Develop and maintain a database of potential customers, including research on their geographic focus, financial health, and experience.
Experience and Skills Required for the Role of Lending Director
- Proven track record in residential and commercial property lending.
- Extensive network within the UK commercial property sector, including borrowers, lawyers, valuers, and other intermediaries.
- In-depth knowledge of property development and a passion for the industry.
- Strong understanding of market trends and the ability to create innovative funding solutions.
- Excellent literacy and report-writing skills.
- High-level analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage the end-to-end deal lifecycle.
- Experience originating business through direct and broker channels.
For more information about the role of Lending Director, please get in touch with us.
Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC.
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to respond to successful candidates within two business days.