Business development manager in bridging finance

Berkeley Credit is a direct, principal bridging lender based in Mayfair. We lend capital, from £50,000 to £25,000,000, against residential, commercial and mixed-use property across England and Wales, for business and investment purposes. Rates start from 0.79% per month, with terms of 3 to 24 months, first or second charge, up to 70% LTV on residential and 65% on commercial and mixed-use.

• Originate new bridging loan enquiries and deliver against monthly and quarterly completion targets
• Build and manage a network of brokers, packagers and introducers, with a focus on London and the South East
• Present our products clearly and competitively: residential, commercial and mixed-use bridging, auction finance, refurbishment finance, second-charge bridging and re-bridging
• Qualify and structure enquiries (loan amount, LTV, security, exit strategy, borrower structure) before handing over to underwriting
• Stay close to live cases with underwriters, valuers and solicitors so deals complete on time
• Keep track of competitor pricing, broker sentiment and new opportunities, and feed what you learn back to the team
• Represent Berkeley Credit at industry events, broker visits and networking functions
• Keep accurate pipeline and activity records in our CRM

• 2–4 years bridge loan sales experience is essential
• Direct bridging loan origination experience - you will have personally originated bridging deals, not just sold into the sector
• A working knowledge of LTV, valuations, exit strategies and short-term secured lending
• A track record of hitting or exceeding origination or sales targets
• Confident, personable and persuasive, with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously in a small, fast-moving lender
• Будет плюсом: An existing network of brokers or introducers, even an early-stage one, is a strong advantage; A full UK driving licence is desirable

• base salary, depending on experience
• Uncapped commission on completed loans, rising as your pipeline matures
• Pension and private healthcare after probation
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• A real progression path in a growing lender, where your contribution is visible
• Offices at 27 Hill Street, Mayfair, W1J