Lucie Abadi-Johns

Location: London Salary: Competitive base salary plus bonus Type: Full time, office based This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist finance business as an Internal Business Development Manager, supporting external sales colleagues and driving new business through strong broker and introducer relationships. The role is ideally suited to someone coming from a property sales background, such as estate agency, new homes, lettings or a related property focused sales role, who is looking to move into the finance side of the market. The role As an Internal Business Development Manager, you will act as a key point of contact for brokers and introducers, managing enquiries, qualifying opportunities and supporting deals through the early stages of the process. You will work closely with senior sales colleagues, gaining exposure to live transactions while building long term relationships through proactive and consistent communication. This is a commercial, relationship driven role where confidence on the phone and a strong understanding of the property market are key. Key responsibilities Acting as a primary contact for brokers and introducers Managing and qualifying inbound enquiries Proactively contacting brokers to build and maintain relationships Supporting the progression of live cases alongside senior colleagues Updating CRM systems with accurate and timely information Assisting with broker engagement, follow ups and relationship activity Identifying opportunities to increase introducer activity and deal flow Delivering a professional, responsive and relationship led service About you Experience in a property focused sales role such as estate agency, lettings, new homes or similar Confident communicator, comfortable speaking with brokers and decision makers Strong sales mindset with a relationship led approach Highly organised with good attention to detail Commercially aware with an interest in property finance Motivated, resilient and keen to develop Why apply Opportunity to move from property sales into specialist finance Exposure to live deals and experienced sales professionals Strong team environment with hands on support Competitive base salary with performance based bonus Clear pathway to develop within business development and sales This is a great opportunity for someone with a property sales background looking to broaden their skill set and build a long term career within specialist finance.

Completions Team Leader – 1st Charge Mortgages Permanent | UK mortgage lender | First charge residential & specialist lending This is a hands-on leadership role within a 1st charge mortgage completions function, suited to an experienced completions professional who enjoys ownership, technical decision-making, and improving outcomes in a regulated environment. You’ll lead a completions team responsible for taking cases from offer through to funds release, ensuring every completion is accurate, compliant, and delivered with minimal friction for brokers, solicitors, and customers. The role combines people leadership with senior case oversight, risk control, and process improvement. Why this role? Genuine operational leadership – You are the senior escalation point for complex or high-risk completions, with real authority over decisions and outcomes. Technical depth, not volume processing – This is a role for someone who understands completions risk, legal documentation, and regulatory obligations, not just throughput. Influence over how things are done – You’ll shape workflows, contribute to policy and procedural updates, and help improve turnaround times without compromising compliance. Specialist lending exposure – Ideal for candidates who value complexity and judgement over purely vanilla residential work. The role You will be responsible for the end-to-end completions process for 1st charge mortgage cases, ensuring regulatory, legal and internal requirements are met at all times. Key responsibilities include: Leading, coaching and managing the 1st Charge Completions team against agreed SLAs and quality standards Allocating workloads, monitoring performance, and supporting capability development within the team Acting as the senior escalation point for complex, high-risk, or time-critical completions Overseeing completions from offer through to release of funds Reviewing and approving Certificates of Title and solicitor requests for funds Authorising release of mortgage funds within delegated authority Maintaining effective working relationships with solicitors, brokers, valuers and internal stakeholders Resolving completion-related issues quickly to avoid delays or customer detriment Ensuring adherence to FCA requirements, the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook, and internal policies Identifying and managing operational, legal and fraud risks within the completions process Supporting audits, QA reviews, and regulatory requests Reviewing workflows, tracking KPIs, and implementing process improvements where needed What we’re looking for Essential experience: Strong, hands-on experience in 1st charge mortgage completions Background in a specialist or complex lending environment preferred Previous experience leading a team or operating at senior case manager level Detailed understanding of the mortgage completion lifecycle and legal documentation Sound knowledge of FCA regulation and mortgage compliance requirements Desirable: Exposure to specialist products such as adverse credit, self-employed, complex income or buy-to-let Working knowledge of the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook CeMAP or equivalent qualification What matters in this role This role suits someone who is: Detail-focused, calm under pressure, and comfortable making risk-based decisions Confident dealing with solicitors and senior internal stakeholders Commercially aware, but uncompromising on compliance and customer outcomes Organised, proactive, and credible as a people leader Interested? If you’re an experienced 1st charge completions professional looking for a role with real responsibility, influence, and technical depth, we’d welcome a confidential conversation. Reach out to Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent to discuss or share your CV for immediate consideration.

Clear development pathway | Hands on underwriting exposure | Supportive senior team | Stable, growing lender If you are early in your lending career and want to build real underwriting capability rather than remain in an administrative role, this Junior Underwriter – Bridging Finance position offers structured exposure to live cases within a supportive, well resourced environment. You will work closely with experienced underwriters and gain end to end insight into bridging transactions. This role is designed for someone who wants to learn properly. You will be given time, access, and guidance to develop technical underwriting skills while contributing to a growing pipeline of quality business. Package & Benefits • Salary £35,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. • Annual bonus. • Private medical insurance and pension scheme. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. • Hybrid working model. About the Company You will be joining a specialist property lender in a strong growth phase, backed by a robust capital structure and a differentiated market proposition. The culture is collaborative and development focused, with an emphasis on building capability internally and supporting long term careers. Key Responsibilities • Support senior underwriters with assessment of bridging finance cases from initial review through to completion. • Review valuations, financial information, and supporting documentation to aid credit decision making. • Assist with issuing offers and managing cases through the underwriting pipeline. • Maintain accurate records and system updates to support reporting and case tracking. About You • Experience within bridging finance, mortgages, or specialist property lending in a support, processing, or underwriting role. • Exposure to reviewing lending documentation such as valuations, financials, or legal reports. • Experience working within a regulated or credit driven lending environment. If you are keen to develop a career in underwriting and would like to understand whether this role could be the right next step, we would be happy to talk. Contact Owen Nayar for more information or a confidential discussion. ON_FIN

Graduate Portfolio Case Manager Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive entry level salary plus benefits Type: Full time, office based This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or college leaver looking to step into their first full time role within a professional financial services environment. You will join an established Portfolio Case Management team, supporting customers after their funding has completed and playing a key role in managing ongoing relationships, monitoring accounts and ensuring a positive customer journey. This role would suit someone who is organised, confident communicating with customers, and keen to build a long term career in financial services. The role As a Graduate Portfolio Case Manager, you will be responsible for managing customer accounts post completion. Acting as a key point of contact, you will support borrowers, respond to requests, maintain accurate records and help identify and escalate any potential risks. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal entry point into the industry. Key responsibilities Managing contact with a portfolio of customer accounts in line with agreed service standards Acting as the main point of contact for customers following loan completion Updating customer information and maintaining accurate account records Supporting regular reviews of accounts and assisting with risk monitoring Escalating cases to senior team members where required Assisting with exit planning and redemption processes Preparing redemption figures and applying charges and fees where applicable Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth customer journeys Delivering a professional and positive experience to encourage repeat business About you A recent graduate or college leaver (no prior industry experience required) Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Highly organised with strong attention to detail Confident using IT systems and learning new software Customer focused with a professional approach Adaptable, eager to learn and keen to progress Why apply Ideal first step into a professional finance career Full training and support from an experienced team Exposure to real customer relationships and live cases Clear development pathway within portfolio and credit functions Supportive, team based office environment If you are looking for a structured, hands on role where you can learn quickly and build a long term career, this is an excellent opportunity.