Buckden Partners
A-Level or University Graduates - Junior Portfolio Manager - Property Development

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I’m currently working with a leading UK bank that is looking to hire a Junior Portfolio Manager into its Development Finance team in Central London.
And importantly – you do NOT need previous property finance experience for this role.
This could be a great opportunity for someone who is early in their career and wants to build a career in finance, or someone who has an interest in property development and wants to learn how the finance behind these projects works.
What are they looking for?
The key requirements are really quite simple:
- A genuine interest in finance, banking, or property
- Good attention to detail and organization
- Someone who is comfortable working with numbers and information
- A professional and positive approach
- Any previous financial work experience would be helpful, but is absolutely not essential
- Most importantly, someone who is keen to learn and develop
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What would you be doing?
You’ll work alongside experienced Portfolio Managers supporting a portfolio of development finance facilities.
The role will involve things such as:
- Processing customer payments
- Preparing and processing facility and instruction letters
- Supporting customer due diligence, including AML/KYC
- Maintaining accurate client files and records
- Updating internal systems and spreadsheets
- Supporting Portfolio Managers with the day-to-day management of facilities
- Helping the wider team during busy periods


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You’ll receive training and support as you develop your understanding of development finance, banking, and portfolio management.
The opportunity
- 💰 Up to £30,000 + discretionary bonus
- 🏢 3 days per week in the office – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
This is a genuinely entry-level opportunity, so if you have good academics, strong attention to detail, and an interest in finance or property, I’d be very interested in hearing from you.
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