Relationship Manager

Valorem Inc.; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist bank in development finance is seeking a proactive Relationship Manager to support SME developers in London. This hybrid position offers a salary of up to £65,000 plus bonus and benefits. The ideal candidate has experience in property development finance, strong credit analysis skills, and excellent relationship-building abilities. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing UK housing development.

Benefits

Market-aligned salary

Bonus and pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in property development or structured real estate finance.
• Strong credit analysis and structuring ability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support SME developers throughout the lending lifecycle.
• Work closely with Lending Directors and professional partners.
• Take ownership of cases from appraisal to completion.

Skills

Credit analysis

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Job description

This range is provided by Valorem Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Valorem Partners

Relationship Manager – Development Finance

Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days office)

Salary: Up to £65,000 - depending on experience + Bonus + Benefits

Are you passionate about property development finance and building long‑term client relationships?

We’re seeking a proactive Relationship Manager to support SME developers and play a key role across the full lending lifecycle — from origination through to drawdown.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected specialist bank with deep expertise in UK development finance, where you’ll work closely with Lending Directors, Credit, and professional partners to deliver well‑structured, commercially sound facilities for residential development projects.

What’s on Offer

• A market‑aligned salary up to £65k, plus bonus, pension, and a strong suite of employee benefits.
• Hybrid Working Environment – Enjoy the balance of home working and in‑office collaboration with a 50/50 hybrid model.
• Genuine Career Progression – You’ll join a growing bank that champions internal development, offering clear pathways into senior credit, lending, or relationship roles.
• Specialist Sector Expertise – Work within a highly experienced development finance team and gain exposure to complex, high‑value residential projects across the UK.
• End‑to‑End Deal Involvement – Take full ownership of cases from appraisal to completion — a role with true autonomy and visibility.
• Purpose‑Led Work – Be part of a lender dedicated to supporting SME housebuilders and contributing to high‑quality UK housing supply.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in property development or structured real estate finance.
• Strong credit analysis and structuring ability.
• Confidence working with professional partners (valuers, monitoring surveyors, solicitors).
• High attention to detail and ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to assess and drive viable deals.

If you're looking to grow your career in development finance within a collaborative, respected, and purpose‑driven bank, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply now and help shape the next generation of UK residential development.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance, Sales, and Business Development

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