Director Residential & Commercial Real Estate Lending UK

• Residential & Commercial Real Estate - Deal Size £1m-£30m UK
• Well regarded UK investment manager. London or UK wide home-based

About Our Client

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

Job 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

The Successful Applicant

Candidate Profile:

• 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.

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.