Chamberlain Career Management
Business Development Director – Real Estate Finance

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Business Development Director – Real Estate Finance
Remote working – London office, UK wide coverage
The Company
An established, successful, dynamic SME and Real Estate Finance lender who have recently embarked on a substantial UK wide growth and expansion programme.
By combining technology with some good common sense, they take a personalised approach to business lending.
Their lending decisions are often bespoke and it’s this personal touch that makes them different.
A small, ambitious team with diverse backgrounds working in a non-corporate, social environment.
They support each other, learn from each other, and have a lot of fun along the way.
The role:
Focusing on UK wide Development Finance, Bridging Finance and Property Investment lending, you’ll be responsible for but not limited to:
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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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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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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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- Delivering lending growth via brokers, professional introductions and directly with borrowers
- Expanding the business's Real Estate Finance presence and capabilities in the market
- Participating in industry conferences and other networking events
- Working closely with credit / underwriting on transactions
- Contributing to and supporting the growth of the team
- Developing and maintaining an appropriate introducer network
You’ll have / be:
- A solid understanding of the UK Real Estate Finance marketplace having worked in the same or very similar position at a specialist finance lender / bank
- A strong track record of new business origination and an appropriate introducer network
- A very strong self-starter with a can-do attitude and a focus on delivering results
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with CRM systems e.g. Salesforce an advantage


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In return you get:
- The chance to join an established, stable, successful business and play a part in their exciting expansion programme
- Attractive and highly competitive basic salary
- Uncapped transparent performance-based bonuses, paid monthly
- An open working environment working with a team who love what they do
- Professional growth – you’ll be encouraged to develop and grow with training and education fees covered by the business
What to do next:
Apply with your CV (don’t worry if it’s not fully up to date) and / or contact us directly to arrange a call to discuss in more detail.
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