Director Residential and Commercial Real Estate Lending UK

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Page Executive Full time £100,000 - £200,000 per year

The Director Residential & Commercial Real Estate Lending will oversee and manage lending activities within the residential and commercial property sector, ensuring compliance and driving strategic growth. This role requires expertise in financial services and a deep understanding of the real estate market in the UK.

Client Details

Our client is a well regarded and well capitalised investment management firm in the UK.

Description

My client is looking for Director of Residential & Commercial Real Estate Lending to lead the origination, structuring, and execution of property loans across the UK, with a focus on deal sizes between £1 million and £30 million. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong market relationships, deep credit expertise, and a hands-on approach to deal-making in the mid-market space.

Key Responsibilities:

Origination & Market Coverage

  • Source and originate residential & commercial development, bridging, and investment loans across the UK.
  • Maintain and grow a network of brokers, developers, family offices, and other introducers.
  • Identify underserved market segments and develop tailored lending solutions.

Credit & Structuring

  • Lead credit analysis, financial modelling, and risk assessment for new transactions.
  • Structure bespoke lending solutions, including senior, mezzanine, and stretch senior facilities.
  • Prepare and present detailed investment papers to the credit committee.

Execution & Portfolio Management

  • Manage the full transaction lifecycle from term sheet to drawdown.
  • Oversee third-party due diligence (valuations, legal, QS, etc.).
  • Monitor ongoing loan performance and proactively manage risks and borrower relationships.

Strategic Input

  • Contribute to the fund's lending strategy and deployment targets.
  • Provide market intelligence and competitor insights to inform pricing and risk appetite.
  • Support the development of new lending products and underwriting frameworks.

Profile

Candidate Profile:

Experience:

  • 8-12+ years in real estate lending, structured finance, or private credit investing.
  • Demonstrable track record of originating and executing residential and / or commercial loans in the £1m-£30m range.
  • Strong understanding of UK planning, development, and residential and commercial real investment markets.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong origination network.
  • Excellent credit judgement and structuring capabilities.
  • Confident communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
  • CFA, ACA, MRICS, or similar qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Job Offer

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary and performance-linked bonus.
  • Hybrid office environment, two days work from home and three days in the office or with clients.
  • Opportunity to shape a growing lending platform with institutional capital.
  • Flat structure with direct access to senior leadership and investment committee.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture.

Desired Skills and Experience
Smaller Mid-Market Residential & Commercial Lending - Deal Size £1m-£30m UK

Commercial, Debt, Loans, Private Credit

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