Adam Sutton is a Legal Consultant at Fintelligent and one of the few recruiters in the U.S. who focuses exclusively within the niche of Intellectual Property. His expertise spans all areas of IP law, including Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, and Technology Transactions, with successful placements from Patent Agents and Associates through to Partner level.
With a consultative and relationship-driven approach, Adam partners with many of the nation&rsquo;s leading law firms and innovative companies seeking in-house counsel, helping them identify and secure exceptional IP talent. His market coverage includes major hubs such as Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, California, Seattle, Houston, and beyond.
Outside of work, Adam is a passionate foodie who loves to entertain, whether exploring new restaurants or hosting dinners for family and friends. A keen traveler, he enjoys discovering new destinations across Europe and often visits family in Los Angeles and North Carolina.

Adam Sutton

Aiden is a Principal Consultant &ndash; Financial Services at Fintelligent, he has over 6 years recruitment experience partnering with a range of SMEs and multinational organisations across a variety of silos within Financially regulated industries.
Aiden focusses on hires ranging from entry level positions up to C-suite headhunt hires. He has a strong understanding of the Insurance sector, Asset Finance and Lending with a particular geographical focus on the Northwest &amp; Midlands. 
&nbsp;Aiden is a Business Management Degree holder from Manchester Metropolitan University and enjoys going to the gym, watching Manchester City and eating far too many takeaways in his spare time!

Aiden Wilson

Bianca leads our compliance function, ensuring the business operates in line with regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal best practice. She oversees compliance processes, quality assurance, risk management and governance activities, helping to maintain the highest levels of integrity and accountability across the organisation.
With a background spanning compliance, business support and team leadership, Bianca brings a collaborative approach to her role. Known for her creative thinking and engaging style, she values the unique strengths of others and believes strong teamwork is key to delivering exceptional results. Her ability to combine attention to detail with a people-focused mindset helps ensure compliance remains both effective and practical across the business.

Bianca Brown

Charlotte joined Fintelligent as Principal Consultant in 2025, Real Estate &amp; Senior Debt, a sector she has supported since early 2024.
Charlotte works with seasoned professionals and emerging talent across Development Finance, Bridging, Structured Finance, and Real Estate Private Equity, partnering them with Advisories, Banks, Non-Bank Lenders, and Investment Managers in the UK and EU. Her client book ranges from leading global enterprises to boutique firms with complex and esoteric financing appetites.
In her spare time, Charlotte is a keen gym-goer who is passionate about health &amp; wellbeing, has completed half-marathons and Hyrox events but also balances this with an appreciation of fine food and wine!

Charlotte Walker

Dan joined Fintelligent as Managing Director in 2024, overseeing the growth of our existing markets and working closely with CEO James Fowler to drive the business&rsquo;s wider strategy.
Dan has supported the UK and European Real Estate markets for over a decade, working with leading lenders and funders across Development Finance, Bridging, Specialist Term Mortgages, and Special Situations. He holds an exemplary track record at all levels and is known as a pioneer of project-focused, value-add recruitment solutions.
Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and dog Charlie. He is a keen golfer and a follower of football and rugby league.

Daniel Greenhalgh

Gracie is our Marketing Assistant who works closely with the Marketing Manager, Lauren. Grace plays various roles across the business, including web design and management, building our brand and social media presence, graphic design, videography, and assisting on wider Marketing strategies.
Gracie is passionate about building and maintaining strong client relationships and supports all the teams in the office in order to do this.

Gracie Ash

James founded Fintelligent in 2015 with the goal of building a best-in-class consultancy while also putting social purpose and the environment at the heart of the business.
Under James&rsquo;s leadership, Fintelligent has become a multi-award winning enterprise, receiving accolades from SIA, RITA, and made the prestigious Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the UK list in 2023. &nbsp;James and the senior management team are responsible for building and executing Fintelligent&rsquo;s longer-term vision while continuing to push the envelope in developing a forward-thinking and cutting-edge proposition.
In his spare time, James enjoys spending time with his partner and holds a keen interest in boxing and has attended numerous major fights in the past.&nbsp; James has previously completed the Manchester marathon and has plans to run the London marathon in the future.

James Fowler

James is the Associate Director for the Legal team at Fintelligent. He oversees the management and growth of the Legal team in both the US and UK markets.
James works with the world&rsquo;s most prestigious law firms on Associate to Partner level positions. His area of expertise includes Corporate, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Banking &amp; Finance, Real Estate, Private Funds, Antitrust &amp; Competition, Litigation &amp; Arbitration in cities such as New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London.
James holds an Economics degree from the University of Manchester and in his spare time can be found skiing or attending music festivals.

James Noble

Jenni has been with Fintelligent since 2017 and is a Principal Consultant on the Financial Services team, typically working on assignments for mortgage advisors, case management, and collections advisors.
Jenni&rsquo;s role covers a variety of sectors, including property finance, insurance, accountancy, motor finance, and banking. Her client base consists of loan brokers, insurance providers, property lenders, and contact centres.
Outside of work, Jenni enjoys wholesome weekends with her husband and dog Basil. These include cooking, discovering new dog walks, and enjoying the latest Netflix series.

Jenni Lunt

Since joining Fintelligent, Lauren has played a key role in shaping the company&rsquo;s brand and marketing strategy, with a focus on driving inbound client and candidate engagement across each of the sectors we operate in. She leads on digital campaigns, content creation, search engine optimisation, and events, helping to elevate the business&rsquo; visibility and position Fintelligent as a standout name in the industry.
Lauren is passionate about connecting people and ideas, and works closely with our headhunters to deliver marketing that fuels business growth and opens new opportunities. Away from work, Lauren is a seasoned traveller with a goal to visit 30 countries before turning 30, a regular at live music events, and a proud aunty to two gorgeous little boys.

Lauren Turner

Lucie&nbsp;is a Senior Consultant at Fintelligent, bringing over four years of specialist recruitment experience within the commercial finance sector. She has a proven track record of building high-performing teams for clients across the invoice finance, asset finance, and asset-based lending markets.
Partnering with both lenders and brokers, Lucie recruits top talent across a range of roles, from Sales Executives and Sales Directors to Operations and Underwriting professionals.
Outside of work, Lucie enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially over a great meal and a glass of wine. She also loves getting outdoors for long walks with her dogs.

Lucie Abadi-Johns

Max joined Fintelligent in 2024 as a Consultant in the US Legal team, having graduated from Newcastle University with a degree in Business Management.
Max specializes in partnering top talent with elite opportunities across the AM Law Top 100, focusing on the East Coast market. His area of expertise includes but is not limited to Capital Markets, Debt &amp; Leveraged Finance, Corporate M&amp;A, Private Equity, and Antitrust &amp; Competition.
Outside of work, Max is a successful private investor and a passionate traveler. His most recent expedition included a tour of South East Asia.

Max Walsh

Owen specialises in <a class="customLink" style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219); text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.fintelligent.co.uk/sectors/real-estate-senior-debt/">Real Estate Finance</a> recruitment, supporting specialist lenders, challenger banks, debt funds, family offices and intermediaries across the UK with permanent appointments. As Principal Consultant at Fintelligent, he works closely with businesses across the Real Estate Lending market to identify experienced professionals who can support growth, strengthen teams and add long-term commercial value.
Owen played a key role in the continued growth of our Real Estate Finance offering. He has developed strong relationships across bridging finance, development finance, commercial term lending, complex buy-to-let and wider property-backed lending markets, giving him an in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing lenders today.
Owen supports appointments across origination, business development, credit, underwriting, portfolio management, operations, risk, marketing and senior leadership. His approach is built on understanding far more than a job specification, taking the time to understand a lender's products, growth ambitions and culture to secure professionals who can make a lasting commercial impact.
Alongside recruitment, Owen heads up our Tuesday's Top Transactions, Fintelligent's weekly roundup of lending activity across the Real Estate Lending market. Lenders can submit a transaction to feature in a future edition or browse previous episodes to stay up to date with the latest market activity.
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Owen Nayar

Taya joined the company in 2017 and has since advanced to the position of Associate Director of People and Organisational Development.
In this role, she leads the development and execution of innovative learning and development strategies, providing crucial support to both managers and consultants. Taya also oversees the integration of cutting-edge technical solutions, ensuring that the business is equipped with the best tools to serve clients efficiently and empower individuals to achieve their full potential. Alongside this, she manages multiple projects across the organisation and drives the implementation of key processes to support sustainable business growth.
In her spare time, Taya loves spending time with her partner and indulging in her passion for cooking, especially whipping up her famous chocolate brownies &ndash; widely regarded as the best you'll ever taste!

Taya Hornsby

Tom is the Divisional Manager for Real Estate &amp; Senior Debt, a sector he has supported since 2021.
Tom works with seasoned professionals and emerging talent across Development Finance, Bridging, Structured Finance, and Real Estate Private Equity, partnering them with Advisories, Banks, Non-Bank Lenders, and Investment Managers in the UK and EU. His client book ranges from leading global enterprises to boutique firms with complex and esoteric financing appetites.
In his spare time, Tom enjoys the company of his wife and young son. He is an avid follower of Manchester United and a keen gym-goer and boxer.&nbsp;

Tom Simpson

Hybrid working | Specialist property lending | Complex refurbishment portfolio | Strong long-term benefits

If you're an experienced Portfolio Manager with a background in bridging finance or development finance, this opportunity offers the chance to manage a varied portfolio of refurbishment lending while working within a collaborative specialist lending team. You'll have ownership of complex cases and play an important role in delivering strong customer outcomes and effective credit stewardship.

This is a role where you'll work closely with lending, underwriting and risk teams, giving you exposure across the full lending lifecycle. You'll join an organisation that supports professional development, values collaboration, and offers the stability and benefits of an established specialist lender.

Package & Benefits 
• Salary £60,000 to £65,000 per annum. 
• Discretionary annual bonus. 
• Hybrid working with a 50/50 office and home split.

About the Company

You'll be joining an established specialist lender with a strong presence in the property finance market. The business provides specialist lending solutions and is committed to responsible lending, professional development, and delivering excellent service to customers and intermediaries.

Key Responsibilities 
• Manage a portfolio of bridging finance and refurbishment lending facilities throughout their lifecycle. 
• Monitor portfolio performance, construction progress, cashflow and early warning indicators to ensure effective credit stewardship. 
• Prepare credit proposals for facility amendments while maintaining compliance with lending policies. 
• Work closely with customers, brokers and internal stakeholders to deliver an efficient and high-quality lending experience.

About You 
• Experience within property lending or development finance in a banking or property finance environment. 
• Strong knowledge of bridging finance and refurbishment lending. 
• Experience managing lending portfolios and supporting complex property finance transactions.

If you'd like to find out more about this Portfolio Manager opportunity, we'd be pleased to have a conversation, even if your CV isn't completely up to date. Contact Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Portfolio Manager - Bridging

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