Lending Director

Real Estate Finance

Are you an experienced lending professional with a strong track record in real estate finance origination? Our client, a leading real estate finance lender in London, is seeking a Lending Director to help expand their lending activity across senior, mezzanine, and whole loan opportunities. The firm is targeting £250m of lending per annum and is looking for someone with the expertise to source, structure, and execute deals across the capital stack.

With an annual salary of

£120,000 - £130,000 plus bonus and company equity plan , this role offers a highly competitive package. You'll also enjoy benefits including private healthcare, life insurance, income protection, and a company pension scheme.

About the Company Our client is a well-established and growing real estate finance lender, providing tailored funding solutions to SME and mid-market developers. With a strong UK presence, they are committed to supporting growth and innovation within the real estate finance industry.

Role Responsibilities As a Lending Director, you will:

Originate and execute real estate finance transactions across senior, mezzanine, and whole loan structures.

Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, sponsors, brokers, and other market participants.

Assess, structure, and negotiate lending opportunities in line with the firms risk appetite.

Conduct detailed financial and credit analysis, preparing materials for credit committee approval.

Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to support origination and business growth.

Ensure compliance with lending regulations and internal credit policies.

Package and Benefits

Annual salary of £120,000 - £130,000.

Bonus and company equity plan.

Company pension scheme.

Life insurance and income protection.

Private healthcare benefits.

Candidate Profile

The ideal Lending Director will have:

Extensive experience originating and executing real estate lending transactions.

Strong knowledge of the capital stack, including senior, mezzanine, and whole loan structures.

Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.

A track record of successful loan origination within real estate finance.

If youre currently in roles such as Real Estate Finance Director, Loan Origination Manager, Property Finance Manager, or similar, this Lending Director role could be the perfect next step.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing real estate investment platform and play a pivotal role in driving origination and deal execution. Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Lending Director. TPBN1_UKTJ