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At Fintelligent, we are relentless in our pursuit of top-tier talent. We take the time to fully understand your strategic goals, becoming a true extension of your team and representing your business with integrity and professionalism in the market. We believe in a search process grounded in empathy and inclusivity, actively seeking out diverse candidates who bring unique perspectives and experiences to your organisation.

Our expertise spans over a decade, allowing us to build deep relationships and a broad network including leading specialist lenders, family offices, debt funds, specialist banks and advisory firms. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the sector and are committed to delivering a tailored, value-driven service that supports the strategic growth of our clients.

By partnering with Fintelligent, you gain access to a robust recruitment process that is not only results-driven but also rooted in a commitment to diversity, cultural fit, and long-term success. Our goal is to add value to your business by finding exceptional talent that drives meaningful change.

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Our Most Recent Successful Placements

CEO – Development Finance – Leading Debt Fund – London

Successful move for one of the UK’s most respected specialist lenders. Candidate moved from a large Real Estate Investment group from a Director level role to CEO.

Director of Credit – Development Finance – Specialist Lender – London

Successful lateral move for an experienced Director of Credit within the specialist lending space. Candidate was looking for an opportunity to work for a smaller more entrepreneurial firm. Secured LTIP and a significant uplift on compensation.

Director of Origination – Structured Finance – Specialist Bank – London

Successful hire for one of the largest specialist banks in the UK. Candidate moved from a European debt fund to head up origination for the banks structured finance arm.

Business Development Manager – Bridging Finance – Specialist Lender – Midlands

Business Development Manager from a tier 1 bank moves to specialist lender to regionally manage the midlands. Working with the bridging and development finance team. Successful candidate gained an increase on compensation and a better work like balance.

Latest Global Job Opportunities

Associate Lending Director

Real Estate Finance
Salary£80,000 - £100,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a dynamic and innovative real estate lender, is seeking an Associate Lending Director to join their team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that is revolutionising the lending landscape. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £100,000 per year, along with a tailored benefits package to suit your individual needs. The company provides a hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance work and life effectively. You'll also have access to extensive training programmes to support your career growth. Our client is a hybrid real estate lender that combines a fin-tech lending platform with principal lending. They specialise in arranging innovative funding solutions for residential and commercial real estate development projects. The company is committed to career development and fostering a collaborative culture where every team member's opinion counts. The Associate Lending Director will: Manage and develop the underwriting and loan management teams to meet lending targets. Analyse loan applications to ensure safe and responsible lending. Oversee loans from application to repayment, including managing defaults and recoveries. Interact regularly with the Lending Director, Credit Committee, and Board. Suggest process improvements to enhance productivity and customer service. Package and Benefits: The Associate Lending Director will enjoy: An annual salary of £80,000 - £100,000. A tailored benefits package to meet personal and family needs. Hybrid working arrangements for a balanced work-life experience. Comprehensive training programmes for professional development. The ideal Associate Lending Director will have: Proven experience in commercial and residential property lending. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams. Extensive knowledge of development lending and loan recovery management. Excellent communication skills, confident at Credit Committee and Board level. A collaborative spirit and passion for fostering a supportive team environment. If you have experience or interest in roles such as Lending Manager, Underwriting Director, Loan Portfolio Manager, Credit Manager, or Real Estate Finance Director, this Associate Lending Director position could be the perfect fit for you. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to shape your future and make a significant impact on a growing business. If you're ready to step into a leadership role and drive success, apply now to become the Associate Lending Director with our client.

Senior Business Development Manager - East UK

Real Estate Finance
Salary£70,000 - £80,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
High-value broker network leverage | Senior market influence and autonomy | Established specialist lender with strong performance | Clear impact on lending growth If you’re a proven Senior Business Development Manager in commercial or specialist mortgage lending and you're well located to cover the East Regions of the UK (Norwich / Peterborough / Cambridge / Ipswich / Norfolk / East Midlands etc), with a strong intermediary network, then this role offers the autonomy to leverage your existing broker network and directly influence lending growth within a well-performing, established lender. You’ll operate with genuine ownership of your region, building long-term intermediary relationships while contributing to wider team performance and market presence. This is a role for someone already credible in the market who wants their network and experience to translate into measurable commercial impact. Package & Benefits • Negotiable up to £80,000 per annum. • Performance-related bonus linked to lending growth. About the Company You will be joining an established specialist lender with over a decade of market presence, recognised for strong performance across bridging and development finance. The business has built a reputation for consistent delivery and sustainable growth within the specialist lending space. Key Responsibilities • Build and deepen relationships with brokers and intermediaries to originate commercial mortgage opportunities. • Leverage and expand your existing network to drive lending volume and profitability. • Represent the business at industry events, strengthening market presence and generating new relationships. • Support and develop less experienced BDMs, sharing best practice to improve overall team performance. About You • Proven experience in commercial mortgage lending or specialist mortgage lending. • An established broker network with the ability to originate new business. • Track record of generating lending volume and managing intermediary relationships. If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d welcome a conversation. Contact Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion, or share your CV for immediate consideration.

Sector Head of Credit - Development Finance

Real Estate Finance
Salary£100,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Leadership influence | Personal lending authority | High-profile development finance exposure | Strategic credit oversight If you’ve built your career making high-value development finance lending decisions and want greater influence over both transactions and credit strategy, this Sector Head of Credit – Development Finance opportunity offers the chance to operate at senior leadership level within a specialist lending environment. You’ll take ownership of complex real estate development transactions, work closely with experienced lending teams, and play a visible role in shaping credit quality, portfolio oversight, and underwriting standards. This is a role for someone trusted to make balanced lending decisions and comfortable operating with personal delegated lending authority. Package & Benefits • Salary £140,000–£160,000 per annum. • Hybrid working model. • Senior leadership exposure within a specialist lending business. • Opportunity to influence credit strategy, policy, and portfolio direction. About the Company You will be joining a well-established specialist lender focused on supporting UK businesses through tailored funding solutions across real estate and commercial lending markets. The business is known for its expertise-led approach, collaborative culture, and strong reputation within specialist finance. Key Responsibilities • Lead the credit sanctioning function aligned to development finance lending activity. • Exercise personal delegated lending authority across complex real estate development transactions. • Present credit recommendations and risk assessments to senior credit committees. • Support portfolio oversight, credit policy development, and ongoing risk management initiatives. About You • Significant experience within development finance credit underwriting or sanctioning roles. • Experience holding personal mandate or delegated lending authority within a bank or non-bank lender. • Strong understanding of real estate development finance transactions and credit risk management. If this sounds aligned with your experience, we’d be happy to have a confidential conversation, even if you’re not actively considering a move today. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Financial Controller

Real Estate Finance
Salary£80,000 - £90,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
High-growth lending environment | Strategic exposure to senior leadership | Real ownership across finance | Opportunity to modernise and improve processes If you’re a technically strong Financial Controller looking for a role with genuine breadth, visibility, and influence, this opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of a growing finance function within a fast-moving lending environment. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in supporting ambitious growth plans across multiple jurisdictions. This is a hands-on role where you’ll have the autonomy to improve processes, strengthen controls, and shape how finance supports the wider business. You’ll gain exposure to funding structures, lender reporting, cash management, and strategic projects within a collaborative and evolving organisation. Package & Benefits • Salary up to £90,000 per annum. • Annual discretionary bonus scheme. • 25 days annual leave plus private medical cover, life cover, income protection, and critical illness cover. • Employer pension contribution of 5% alongside enhanced parental leave and enhanced sick pay. • Professional membership fees covered alongside professional qualification support and team social events. About the Company You’ll be joining a growing, multi-entity financial services business operating within the real estate lending sector. The organisation has an established track record, ambitious growth plans, and a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Lead financial control, reporting, and audit processes across a multi-entity environment. • Manage financial reporting to lenders, funding partners, and external stakeholders including covenant and compliance reporting. • Oversee finance operations including payments, payroll, cash management, and loan transaction accounting. • Drive improvements across finance systems, controls, reporting capability, and automation initiatives. About You • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). • Practice-trained with subsequent industry experience within financial services. • Experience operating within lending, structured finance, asset-backed finance, or a complex multi-entity environment. If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d love to speak with you. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Operations and People Manager

Real Estate Finance
Salary£60,000 - £70,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
People-focused leadership role | High-growth specialist lender | Operational influence | Strong culture and flexibility If you are an experienced operations professional who enjoys improving processes, supporting people, and creating structure within a growing business, this Operations & People Manager role offers the chance to make a visible impact across both operational performance and team development. You will work closely with leadership to strengthen processes, improve colleague experience, and support the continued growth of a fast-moving property finance business. This is a broad role with genuine influence, suited to someone who enjoys balancing operational efficiency with people leadership and culture development. Package & Benefits • Salary to be discussed DOE plus discretionary annual bonus. • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service. • Early finish Fridays. • Birthday day off. • Additional leave for important family milestones and events. • Westfield Health cash plan. • 24-hour colleague assistance helpline. • Regular team social events and trips. • Office location within walking distance of a train station. About the Company You will be joining a growing specialist property finance lender operating across residential and commercial transactions throughout the UK. The business combines ambitious growth plans with a strong focus on relationships, accountability, and building a positive working culture. Key Responsibilities • Improve operational processes to increase efficiency, consistency, and service delivery across the business. • Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and colleague development initiatives. • Produce and analyse operational reporting and MI to identify trends and support decision making. • Work closely with leadership to strengthen culture, communication, and long-term organisational planning. About You • Experience in an operations, people, or business support leadership role. • Background working within financial services, lending, property finance, or another regulated environment. • Experience implementing operational improvements and supporting people management processes. If you are looking for a role where you can influence both business operations and team development within a growing organisation, this could be an excellent next step. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion. If you want to apply for this role send your recent CV or call Jenni on 01614166135 for more information. JL_FIN

Senior Business Development Manager

Real Estate Finance
Salary£80,000 - £90,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
High earning potential | Established bridging lender | Broker-led growth strategy | Strong autonomy and market visibility If you’re an experienced Senior Business Development Manager in bridging finance and want the freedom to leverage your network properly, this opportunity offers the platform, support, and earning potential to do exactly that. You’ll play a key role in growing intermediary relationships and originating bridging finance opportunities across the UK market. This is a high-visibility role within a specialist lender that values relationships, speed, and commercial thinking. You’ll have the autonomy to develop your introducer base, represent the business at industry events, and help shape continued growth within the bridging finance sector. The firm provides flexible short-term lending solutions across residential, semi-commercial, and commercial property transactions. Package & Benefits • Salary £80,000–£90,000 per annum. • 0.1% commission paid per completed deal on a quarterly basis. • Opportunity to represent a growing specialist lender within the UK bridging market. About the Company You’ll be joining a specialist property finance lender focused on delivering flexible and streamlined bridging and refurbishment finance solutions. The business has built a strong reputation for responsive decision-making, relationship-led service, and supporting both borrowers and introducers across the UK property market. Key Responsibilities • Originate and manage intermediary relationships across the UK bridging finance market. • Use your existing broker and introducer network to source new bridging lending opportunities. • Represent the business at industry events, networking opportunities, and market-facing meetings. • Manage deals through the lending lifecycle whilst maintaining strong introducer relationships. About You • Proven experience as a Senior Business Development Manager within bridging finance or specialist property lending. • Established intermediary and broker network within the UK bridging market. • Track record of originating and converting bridging finance opportunities. If you’re open to exploring a role where your market relationships and deal-making ability will be genuinely valued, we’d love to have a confidential conversation. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Associate Director - Restructuring & Valuations

Real Estate Finance
Salary£70,000 - £90,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Strategic leadership exposure | High-profile restructuring work | Strong client-facing autonomy | Growing advisory environment If you’re experienced in Restructuring & Valuations looking for a role with greater influence, commercial exposure, and progression potential, this Associate Director opportunity offers the chance to join a growing advisory team delivering complex property instructions across the UK. You’ll work closely with senior leadership while building long-term client relationships within the restructuring and valuation market. This role combines technical valuation expertise with commercial leadership. You’ll have the autonomy to manage high-value client work, contribute to business growth, and mentor junior team members within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. About You MRICS qualified and RICS Registered Valuer with strong valuation and restructuring experience. Proven track record of managing client relationships and contributing to the growth of a professional services business. Experience delivering complex commercial property valuations and advisory work within a fast-paced environment. Package & Benefits Salary £70,000–£90,000 per annum (dep on exp) Performance-related bonus scheme. Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile restructuring and valuation projects. About the Company You’ll be joining a growing property advisory business with an established reputation within the restructuring and valuation sector. The business combines technical expertise with a commercially focused and relationship-led approach, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders and varied client work. Key Responsibilities Lead commercial and residential valuation instructions across restructuring, loan security, portfolio valuation, financial reporting, and distressed asset work. Build and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development and converting new opportunities into instructions. Deliver detailed valuation reports, due diligence analysis, and strategic restructuring recommendations for complex property assets. Mentor junior team members while supporting operational management, workflow control, and commercial performance If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d love to speak with you. Contact Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Director - Restructuring & Valuation

Real Estate Finance
Salary£100,000 - £110,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Leadership influence with genuine autonomy | Equity-backed growth environment | High-value client relationships | Strategic commercial impact Location - this position can be located in Manchester or London. About You MRICS qualified and RICS Registered Valuer with at least 5 years’ post-qualification valuation experience. Proven leadership experience within a commercial property or professional services environment. Track record of developing client relationships, winning business, and delivering high-quality valuation and real estate advice. If you’re experienced in Restructuring & Valuations and looking for a Director / leadership role where you can shape growth, influence strategy, and build long-term client relationships, this opportunity offers the platform to do exactly that. You’ll work closely with the Managing Director as part of a senior leadership team focused on sustainable growth within a respected commercial property environment. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining commercial leadership with technical credibility. You’ll have the autonomy to influence business direction, mentor a high-performing team, and strengthen existing client relationships while helping drive new business opportunities across the commercial property sector. Package & Benefits • Salary c£100,000–£110,000 per annum. • Performance-related bonus structure. • Long-term incentive plan. • Opportunity to play a key role in the future growth and strategic direction of the business. About the Company You’ll be joining an entrepreneurial and commercially focused professional services business operating within the commercial property sector. The business is growth-oriented, relationship-led, and committed to delivering high-quality advice while maintaining a collaborative and accountable culture. Key Responsibilities Lead and strengthen key client and stakeholder relationships to support sustainable business growth and repeat business opportunities. Mentor, coach, and manage internal team performance while helping shape a positive, solutions-focused culture. Provide strategic leadership on complex commercial property and valuation matters, delivering innovative client solutions. Support operational governance, reporting, workflow management, and commercial performance across the business. If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d love to speak with you. Contact Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Associate Director

Real Estate Finance
Salary£70,000 - £90,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Strategic leadership exposure | High-profile restructuring work | Strong client-facing autonomy | Growing advisory environment If you’re experienced in Restructuring & Valuations looking for a role with greater influence, commercial exposure, and progression potential, this Associate Director opportunity offers the chance to join a growing advisory team delivering complex property instructions across the UK. You’ll work closely with senior leadership while building long-term client relationships within the restructuring and valuation market. This role combines technical valuation expertise with commercial leadership. You’ll have the autonomy to manage high-value client work, contribute to business growth, and mentor junior team members within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. About You MRICS qualified and RICS Registered Valuer with strong valuation and restructuring experience. Proven track record of managing client relationships and contributing to the growth of a professional services business. Experience delivering complex commercial property valuations and advisory work within a fast-paced environment. Package & Benefits Salary £70,000–£90,000 per annum (dep on exp) Performance-related bonus scheme. Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile restructuring and valuation projects. About the Company You’ll be joining a growing property advisory business with an established reputation within the restructuring and valuation sector. The business combines technical expertise with a commercially focused and relationship-led approach, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders and varied client work. Key Responsibilities Lead commercial and residential valuation instructions across restructuring, loan security, portfolio valuation, financial reporting, and distressed asset work. Build and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development and converting new opportunities into instructions. Deliver detailed valuation reports, due diligence analysis, and strategic restructuring recommendations for complex property assets. Mentor junior team members while supporting operational management, workflow control, and commercial performance If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d love to speak with you. Contact Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Director - Restructuring & Valuation

Real Estate Finance
Salary£100,000 - £110,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Leadership influence with genuine autonomy | Equity-backed growth environment | High-value client relationships | Strategic commercial impact Location - this position can be located in Manchester or London. About You MRICS qualified and RICS Registered Valuer with at least 5 years’ post-qualification valuation experience. Proven leadership experience within a commercial property or professional services environment. Track record of developing client relationships, winning business, and delivering high-quality valuation and real estate advice. If you’re experienced in Restructuring & Valuations and looking for a Director / leadership role where you can shape growth, influence strategy, and build long-term client relationships, this opportunity offers the platform to do exactly that. You’ll work closely with the Managing Director as part of a senior leadership team focused on sustainable growth within a respected commercial property environment. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining commercial leadership with technical credibility. You’ll have the autonomy to influence business direction, mentor a high-performing team, and strengthen existing client relationships while helping drive new business opportunities across the commercial property sector. Package & Benefits • Salary c£100,000–£110,000 per annum. • Performance-related bonus structure. • Long-term incentive plan. • Opportunity to play a key role in the future growth and strategic direction of the business. About the Company You’ll be joining an entrepreneurial and commercially focused professional services business operating within the commercial property sector. The business is growth-oriented, relationship-led, and committed to delivering high-quality advice while maintaining a collaborative and accountable culture. Key Responsibilities Lead and strengthen key client and stakeholder relationships to support sustainable business growth and repeat business opportunities. Mentor, coach, and manage internal team performance while helping shape a positive, solutions-focused culture. Provide strategic leadership on complex commercial property and valuation matters, delivering innovative client solutions. Support operational governance, reporting, workflow management, and commercial performance across the business. If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d love to speak with you. Contact Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Head of Underwriting - Commercial Finance

Real Estate Finance
Salary£90,000 - £110,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Strategic leadership role | Broad multi-product underwriting exposure | High-growth specialist lender | Strong long-term career potential If you’re an experienced senior underwriter looking to step into a broader leadership position, this Head of Underwriting opportunity offers the chance to shape underwriting standards, influence credit policy, and lead a high-performing team within a growing specialist lender. You’ll work across property-backed lending, asset finance refinance, and wider asset-based lending in a commercially focused environment. This role combines hands-on underwriting with strategic oversight. You’ll have the autonomy to influence risk appetite, improve underwriting processes, and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business while remaining close to complex deal structuring and credit decisioning. Package & Benefits • Salary £90,000-£110,000 per annum. • Annual performance-related bonus. • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five days. • 10% employer pension contribution. • Private medical insurance, health cash plan and employee assistance programme. • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme and additional retail and gym discounts. About the Company You’ll be joining a well-established specialist lender operating across multiple secured funding products for SMEs and entrepreneurs. The business has built a strong reputation within the market and continues to grow through a relationship-led, commercially pragmatic approach to lending. Key Responsibilities • Lead, develop and support the underwriting team across a multi-product lending portfolio. • Provide oversight to ensure lending decisions remain aligned to credit policy and risk appetite. • Support the structuring and underwriting of complex lending proposals within your own mandate. • Work closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen underwriting frameworks, processes and operational efficiency. About You • Strong underwriting experience within property-backed lending, asset finance refinance, or wider asset-based lending. • Experience leading or developing underwriting teams within a regulated lending environment. • Proven ability to structure commercially viable lending solutions while maintaining robust credit standards. If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d love to speak with you. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Junior Bridging Underwriter

Real Estate Finance
Salary£40,000 - £50,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Clear progression into underwriting | High deal exposure from day one | Commercial specialist lending environment | Quarterly bonus potential If you are currently working within bridging finance as an Analyst, Case Manager or Sales Support professional and want to move closer to underwriting, this Underwriter opportunity offers the chance to step into a more commercially involved position with real responsibility from the outset. You will gain exposure to bridging and development finance transactions while working alongside experienced underwriting professionals in a fast-paced lending environment. This role is designed for someone looking to build a long-term career in specialist property finance. You will be trusted with meaningful involvement across the full deal lifecycle, developing your underwriting capability while supporting complex transactions through to completion. Package & Benefits • Salary £40,000–£65,000 per annum depending on experience. • Quarterly bonus structure with annual bonus potential of approximately 25% of salary. • Monday to Friday office-based working environment. • Clear pathway into a full underwriting position with ongoing exposure and development. About the Company You will be joining an award-winning specialist property finance lender focused on supporting SME developers and property investors across bridging and development finance transactions. The business has built a strong reputation for execution quality, disciplined underwriting and consistent lending performance across England and Wales. Key Responsibilities • Support the assessment and packaging of bridging and development finance transactions. • Assist with underwriting analysis, identifying risks, mitigants and structuring considerations. • Manage cases throughout the transaction lifecycle, working closely with brokers, borrowers and professional partners. • Prepare credit papers, review supporting documentation and ensure cases remain aligned to lending policy. About You • 6 months to 3 years’ experience handling bridging finance cases. • Background within Sales Support, Case Management, Analyst or junior underwriting within specialist property finance. • Good understanding of the bridging or development finance lending process. If you are looking for a role that offers genuine progression into underwriting within a commercially driven lending environment, this could be a strong next step in your career. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would still welcome a conversation. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Analyst - Bridging Finance

Real Estate Finance
Salary£40,000 - £60,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Clear progression into underwriting | High deal exposure from day one | Commercial specialist lending environment | Quarterly bonus potential If you are currently working within bridging finance as an Analyst, Case Manager or Sales Support professional and want to move closer to underwriting, this Underwriter opportunity offers the chance to step into a more commercially involved position with real responsibility from the outset. You will gain exposure to bridging and development finance transactions while working alongside experienced underwriting professionals in a fast-paced lending environment. This role is designed for someone looking to build a long-term career in specialist property finance. You will be trusted with meaningful involvement across the full deal lifecycle, developing your underwriting capability while supporting complex transactions through to completion. Package & Benefits • Salary £50,000–£60,000 per annum depending on experience. • Quarterly bonus structure with annual bonus potential of approximately 25% of salary. • Monday to Friday office-based working environment. • Clear pathway into a full underwriting position with ongoing exposure and development. About the Company You will be joining an award-winning specialist property finance lender focused on supporting SME developers and property investors across bridging and development finance transactions. The business has built a strong reputation for execution quality, disciplined underwriting and consistent lending performance across England and Wales. Key Responsibilities • Support the assessment and packaging of bridging and development finance transactions. • Assist with underwriting analysis, identifying risks, mitigants and structuring considerations. • Manage cases throughout the transaction lifecycle, working closely with brokers, borrowers and professional partners. • Prepare credit papers, review supporting documentation and ensure cases remain aligned to lending policy. About You • 6 months to 3 years’ experience handling bridging finance cases. • Background within Sales Support, Case Management, Analyst or junior underwriting within specialist property finance. • Good understanding of the bridging or development finance lending process. If you are looking for a role that offers genuine progression into underwriting within a commercially driven lending environment, this could be a strong next step in your career. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would still welcome a conversation. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Property Finance Recoveries Specialist

Real Estate Finance
Salary£40,000 - £50,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Complex case ownership | Flexible hybrid working | Specialist lending environment | High-impact recoveries work If you’re experienced in arrears, recoveries, or litigation within financial services, this Litigation and Recoveries Specialist opportunity offers the chance to manage complex cases where your judgement and commercial decision-making genuinely matter. You’ll take ownership of high-risk accounts while working closely with senior stakeholders in a specialist lending environment. This is a role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, balancing commercial outcomes with customer considerations, and working autonomously within a collaborative team. You’ll be trusted to make informed recommendations, contribute to process improvements, and play a visible role within a growing recoveries function. Package & Benefits • Salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. • Flexible hybrid working with 2-3 days working from home. • Opportunity to work within a growing specialist lender with an established market presence. About the Company You’ll be joining an established specialist lender with a strong reputation within the UK property finance market. The business is known for its collaborative culture, long-term approach, and commitment to delivering high standards across both customer service and operational performance. Key Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of complex arrears and litigation cases, recommending suitable recovery and exit strategies. • Liaise with borrowers, legal representatives, receivers, and internal stakeholders to progress cases effectively. • Review borrower affordability, asset positions, and supporting documentation to minimise losses and optimise outcomes. • Support ongoing improvements to recoveries processes, reporting, and early identification of potential bad debts. About You • Experience within litigation, recoveries, arrears, or collections in financial services or specialist lending. • Ability to manage complex borrower cases involving financial difficulty and legal escalation. • Experience working with legal processes, external partners, and recovery strategies within a regulated environment. If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d love to speak with you. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Underwriter

Real Estate Finance
Salary£35,000 - £45,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
High-growth lending environment | Broad underwriting exposure | Direct influence across the lending process | Collaborative boutique team If you’re an experienced Case Manager / Junior Underwriter looking for broader exposure and greater ownership, this opportunity offers the chance to join a growing specialist lender where your decisions and input will have visible impact. You’ll manage unregulated bridging loan applications from enquiry through to completion within a fast-moving, commercially focused environment. This role offers genuine variety across underwriting, credit analysis, stakeholder management, and process improvement. You’ll work closely with senior decision-makers and contribute to the continued growth and development of a boutique lending business with ambitious plans. Package & Benefits • Salary £35,000–£45,000 per annum. • Opportunity to join a rapidly growing specialist lender. • Exposure to the full bridging loan lifecycle and credit process. About the Company You will be joining a boutique property finance lender operating within the specialist lending market. The business has an entrepreneurial culture, a collaborative team environment, and a strong focus on sustainable growth and service quality. Key Responsibilities • Manage unregulated bridging loan applications from initial enquiry through to completion. • Review credit reports, valuation reports, legal documentation, bank statements, and due diligence information to support lending decisions. • Prepare loan terms, offer letters, investment memorandums, and credit committee papers. • Work closely with brokers, solicitors, valuers, investors, and internal stakeholders throughout the lending process. About You • Minimum 1 year’s experience working within bridging finance underwriting or a similar specialist lending environment. • Experience manually underwriting bridging or property-backed lending cases. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d love to speak with you. Contact Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion. Please note - this position requires 5 days in the office until successful completion of probationary period after which hybrid working will be offered.

Senior Advisor

Real Estate Finance
Salary£60,000 - £80,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Market-leading real estate finance exposure | High-value commercial and development transactions | Strong introducer network and deal flow | Backed by a national advisory group If you’re an experienced Senior Broker - Real Estate Finance looking for access to complex transactions, established introducer relationships, and the backing of a respected advisory platform, this opportunity offers genuine scope to build your profile and influence within a high-performing structured finance team. You’ll work across commercial, development, and residential investment finance, structuring debt and equity solutions for a broad client base. The environment combines entrepreneurial thinking with the support, credibility, and infrastructure of a larger advisory group, giving you autonomy while remaining closely connected to experienced leadership and a collaborative team. Package & Benefits • Salary dependent on experience. • Opportunity to work on high-value commercial, development, and residential investment transactions. • Learning and development support within a growing advisory environment. About the Company This FCA-regulated advisory business operates across multiple areas of specialist finance and is recognised for its relationship-led approach, market knowledge, and long-standing industry connections. The wider group offers national scale, strong leadership, and a collaborative professional culture focused on long-term client outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Structure debt and equity solutions across commercial, development, and residential investment transactions. • Build and manage relationships with key introducers, lenders, and professional partners. • Support and mentor brokers within the structured finance team while contributing to wider business growth. • Maintain strong market knowledge and ensure work aligns with FCA and wider industry standards. About You • Experience within real estate finance, structured finance, or property finance broking. • Strong understanding of commercial, development, and residential investment lending markets. • Advanced financial modelling capability and experience managing complex funding transactions. If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d love to speak with you. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Senior Business Development Manager - Midlands

Real Estate Finance
Salary£70,000 - £85,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
High-value broker network role - Midlands Regions | Senior market-facing position | Full focus on origination | Strong autonomy and support If you’re an experienced Senior Business Development Manager with a strong broker network in specialist property finance, this opportunity offers the chance to make a direct commercial impact within a growing lender focused on commercial mortgages and bridging finance. You’ll operate in a senior, market-facing role with the autonomy to drive your own pipeline and influence origination strategy. This is a field-first position designed for someone who thrives on relationship-led business development. With administrative support already in place, you’ll be able to focus fully on building broker relationships, originating deals, and growing market presence across the UK. Package & Benefits • Competitive salary and commission structure, depending on experience. • Senior-level autonomy with direct access to leadership. • Administrative support to allow full focus on origination activity. About the Company You’ll be joining an ambitious and growing specialist property finance lender with a strong market presence and a relationship-driven approach to commercial lending. The business is focused on sustainable growth, broker partnerships, and delivering responsive funding solutions across the UK. Key Responsibilities • Originate new business across commercial mortgages and bridging finance products. • Build and develop strategic relationships with brokers, introducers, and borrowers across the UK. • Represent the business at meetings, events, expos, and market-facing engagements. • Work closely with underwriting and operations teams to support smooth deal progression and contribute market insight. About You • 5-10+ years’ experience within specialist property finance, including commercial mortgages. • Existing broker and introducer network with a proven track record of originating deals. • Strong understanding of the UK commercial property finance market and broker landscape. If you’re interested in exploring the opportunity further, even if your CV is not fully up to date, we’d be happy to speak confidentially. Contact Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

Senior Business Development Manager

Real Estate Finance
Salary£70,000 - £75,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
Regional ownership | Supported deal execution | Commercial flexibility | Credible earnings potential This External Business Development Manager – Commercial Term & Bridging role is suited to an experienced BDM covering the Midlands who wants to grow volumes with a lender that has the capital, appetite, and credit alignment to support delivery. You will be trusted to manage your region and build long term broker partnerships. The focus here is quality origination rather than short term volume, with close collaboration between sales and underwriting to improve conversion and broker experience. Package & Benefits • Salary £70,000 to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience. • Uncapped commission structure. • Annual bonus. • Car allowance. • Pension contributions. • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays. About the Company You will be joining a specialist lender with a strong track record of profitability and a growing presence in the commercial term and bridging market. The business is well funded, delivery focused, and values experienced BDMs who understand deal structuring and broker relationships. Key Responsibilities • Build and manage broker relationships across the Midlands region. • Originate bridging and commercial term lending opportunities. • Conduct face to face broker meetings and regional market engagement. • Act as the primary point of contact for brokers through the deal lifecycle. About You • Experience as an external BDM within bridging finance or commercial term lending. • Strong broker network across the Midlands. • Proven ability to structure and convert complex lending transactions. If you would like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, we would be happy to speak with you. Contact Owen Nayar for more information or a confidential discussion. ON_FIN

Senior Business Development Manager

Real Estate Finance
Salary£80,000 - £90,000 - Per Year
Job TypePermanent
High earning potential | Established bridging lender | Broker-led growth strategy | Strong autonomy and market visibility If you’re an experienced Senior Business Development Manager in bridging finance and want the freedom to leverage your network properly, this opportunity offers the platform, support, and earning potential to do exactly that. You’ll play a key role in growing intermediary relationships and originating bridging finance opportunities across the UK market. This is a high-visibility role within a specialist lender that values relationships, speed, and commercial thinking. You’ll have the autonomy to develop your introducer base, represent the business at industry events, and help shape continued growth within the bridging finance sector. The firm provides flexible short-term lending solutions across residential, semi-commercial, and commercial property transactions. Package & Benefits • Salary £80,000–£90,000 per annum. • 0.1% commission paid per completed deal on a quarterly basis. • Opportunity to represent a growing specialist lender within the UK bridging market. About the Company You’ll be joining a specialist property finance lender focused on delivering flexible and streamlined bridging and refurbishment finance solutions. The business has built a strong reputation for responsive decision-making, relationship-led service, and supporting both borrowers and introducers across the UK property market. Key Responsibilities • Originate and manage intermediary relationships across the UK bridging finance market. • Use your existing broker and introducer network to source new bridging lending opportunities. • Represent the business at industry events, networking opportunities, and market-facing meetings. • Manage deals through the lending lifecycle whilst maintaining strong introducer relationships. About You • Proven experience as a Senior Business Development Manager within bridging finance or specialist property lending. • Established intermediary and broker network within the UK bridging market. • Track record of originating and converting bridging finance opportunities. If you’re open to exploring a role where your market relationships and deal-making ability will be genuinely valued, we’d love to have a confidential conversation. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.

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Excellent service provided by Tom and Dan at Fintelligent! They ensured a smooth process with frequent and transparent communication which was a tremendous help throughout the process. I can highly recommend them whether you are looking for a job or a candidate.
Jacob A.
We've been working with Dan for many years, having placed numerous key hires for us historically. He is fantastic, we have a brilliant relationship and get excellent service. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
Michael Dean
I’ve worked with Fintelligent over a number of years, and our recruitment has been more ad hoc until the acquisition of Aro, where we experienced a significant increase in hiring demand for sales across the business. Fintelligent were able to quickly step up, remaining flexible and reactive in their approach, and support us through this period of growth while maintaining quality. Their ability to engage relevant candidates and manage the process efficiently meant we could scale hiring without disruption to the wider business. What stands out is their understanding of our business and how this translates into the candidates they introduce. There’s a clear focus on relevance and alignment, rather than volume, which has been key as our hiring requirements have grown, and is why we’ve continued our partnership over the years.
Leonie Mallabone
I just wanted to take a moment to thank Jenni Lunt for all her incredible support in helping me prepare for my recent interview. From start to finish, Jenni was so helpful, kind, and genuinely invested in my success. She offered clear guidance at every step of the process, answering my questions, providing insight, and making sure I felt confident and ready going into the interview. Her encouragement and knowledge made a huge difference and I’m so happy to share that I’ve now secured a new role! I’m truly grateful for everything she’s done, and I couldn’t have done it without her. Jenni, you’ve been amazing thank you!
Fatma H.
During a period of significant change, we needed a recruitment partner we could trust to deliver without adding pressure, allowing me to remain focused on commercial objectives. Fintelligent quickly established themselves as that partner, operating as an extension of our internal team and working closely with leadership, sales and marketing, rather than as a traditional agency. They understood not just our immediate hiring needs, but the wider direction of the business, including our rebrand, product roadmap and growth strategy. As a result, the hires delivered were aligned to our future plans, not just current gaps. What separates them from previous recruitment partners is the operational value they bring. They enabled a successful team expansion while also helping to lay the foundations for our 2026 growth. During a period of significant change, we needed a recruitment partner we could trust to deliver without adding pressure, allowing me to remain focused on commercial objectives. There was an element of risk in partnering with a new recruitment provider for such high-priority roles, but Fintelligent quickly proved themselves, working closely with our leadership, sales and marketing teams in a way that felt far more integrated than a typical agency relationship. They took the time to understand not just our immediate hiring needs, but where the business was heading, including our rebrand, product roadmap and growth plans. As a result, the hires they delivered were aligned to our future direction, not just short-term gaps. What stood out compared to previous recruitment partners was the additional value they brought. Alongside successfully delivering key hires, they created a video asset that showcased our new brand and captured our culture and ethos, featuring both new and existing team members. While this has not yet been launched, it forms a key part of our future hiring strategy and positions us strongly for planned expansion. We were new to working with Fintelligent, but will be continuing the partnership based on the service and delivery we’ve seen. They’ve played an important role in supporting our next phase of growth.
Peter Beaumont
Excellent service provided by Tom and Dan at Fintelligent! They ensured a smooth process with frequent and transparent communication which was a tremendous help throughout the process. I can highly recommend them whether you are looking for a job or a candidate.
Jacob A.
We've been working with Dan for many years, having placed numerous key hires for us historically. He is fantastic, we have a brilliant relationship and get excellent service. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
Michael Dean
I’ve worked with Fintelligent over a number of years, and our recruitment has been more ad hoc until the acquisition of Aro, where we experienced a significant increase in hiring demand for sales across the business. Fintelligent were able to quickly step up, remaining flexible and reactive in their approach, and support us through this period of growth while maintaining quality. Their ability to engage relevant candidates and manage the process efficiently meant we could scale hiring without disruption to the wider business. What stands out is their understanding of our business and how this translates into the candidates they introduce. There’s a clear focus on relevance and alignment, rather than volume, which has been key as our hiring requirements have grown, and is why we’ve continued our partnership over the years.
Leonie Mallabone
I just wanted to take a moment to thank Jenni Lunt for all her incredible support in helping me prepare for my recent interview. From start to finish, Jenni was so helpful, kind, and genuinely invested in my success. She offered clear guidance at every step of the process, answering my questions, providing insight, and making sure I felt confident and ready going into the interview. Her encouragement and knowledge made a huge difference and I’m so happy to share that I’ve now secured a new role! I’m truly grateful for everything she’s done, and I couldn’t have done it without her. Jenni, you’ve been amazing thank you!
Fatma H.
During a period of significant change, we needed a recruitment partner we could trust to deliver without adding pressure, allowing me to remain focused on commercial objectives. Fintelligent quickly established themselves as that partner, operating as an extension of our internal team and working closely with leadership, sales and marketing, rather than as a traditional agency. They understood not just our immediate hiring needs, but the wider direction of the business, including our rebrand, product roadmap and growth strategy. As a result, the hires delivered were aligned to our future plans, not just current gaps. What separates them from previous recruitment partners is the operational value they bring. They enabled a successful team expansion while also helping to lay the foundations for our 2026 growth. During a period of significant change, we needed a recruitment partner we could trust to deliver without adding pressure, allowing me to remain focused on commercial objectives. There was an element of risk in partnering with a new recruitment provider for such high-priority roles, but Fintelligent quickly proved themselves, working closely with our leadership, sales and marketing teams in a way that felt far more integrated than a typical agency relationship. They took the time to understand not just our immediate hiring needs, but where the business was heading, including our rebrand, product roadmap and growth plans. As a result, the hires they delivered were aligned to our future direction, not just short-term gaps. What stood out compared to previous recruitment partners was the additional value they brought. Alongside successfully delivering key hires, they created a video asset that showcased our new brand and captured our culture and ethos, featuring both new and existing team members. While this has not yet been launched, it forms a key part of our future hiring strategy and positions us strongly for planned expansion. We were new to working with Fintelligent, but will be continuing the partnership based on the service and delivery we’ve seen. They’ve played an important role in supporting our next phase of growth.
Peter Beaumont
Charlotte Walker is genuinely great to work with. She really takes the time to understand what you are looking for and communicates clearly throughout the whole process. What I appreciate most is that she doesn’t just reach out and then disappear if things don’t move forward. A lot of recruiters do that, but Charlotte always keeps me in the loop with information and explains the reasons behind decisions. Even when it comes to interviews, she calls you beforehand to give a guide on preparation, company overview & how to stand out which is super helpful It makes the whole experience feel much more transparent and supportive. Charlotte is definitely an asset to any team she’s part of.
Tina
From start to finish, Jenni was fantastic. She was clear about the job description and what I needed to prepare for, and she kept me updated throughout the process. Whenever there were any delays, Jenni was quick to follow up and provide answers. Considering I hadn’t had an interview in over seven years, Jenni reassured me and helped prepare me for what to expect. Her support gave me the confidence I needed, which ultimately led to a job offer following my interview.
Ste D.
Charlotte Walker has been extremely helpful, super professional and knowledgeable. She really understands her clients and supports candidates to maximise their potential. I can’t speak highly enough of her.
James R.
We engaged Fintelligent to support the build-out of our commercial mortgages team at a critical stage of growth, where securing the right individuals was key to driving new business. From the outset, their approach felt different. Before progressing with the search, they provided detailed talent pool mapping, giving us clear insight into the availability of candidates across our target companies and regions. This helped shape a more informed hiring strategy and ensured expectations were aligned from the beginning. Throughout the process, they maintained consistent reporting, not just on activity, but with meaningful data and insight. In particular, their feedback on candidate motivations and objections was something we hadn’t experienced before, and allowed us to better position ourselves in a competitive market. They operated as a genuine partner rather than a transactional supplier, taking ownership of the process and adapting to our needs. The flexibility of their retained model provided structure and commitment, while still allowing us to move at pace. Fintelligent delivered a high-quality shortlist and played an important role in building a team aligned to our growth objectives.
Rikesh Saujani
Fantastic experience working with Aiden at this agency. He was incredibly professional, quick to respond to any queries, and completely transparent throughout the entire recruitment process. He clearly cares about his clients and goes the extra mile to get things sorted. A superb recruiter—5 stars!
Mike W.
Charlotte Walker is genuinely great to work with. She really takes the time to understand what you are looking for and communicates clearly throughout the whole process. What I appreciate most is that she doesn’t just reach out and then disappear if things don’t move forward. A lot of recruiters do that, but Charlotte always keeps me in the loop with information and explains the reasons behind decisions. Even when it comes to interviews, she calls you beforehand to give a guide on preparation, company overview & how to stand out which is super helpful It makes the whole experience feel much more transparent and supportive. Charlotte is definitely an asset to any team she’s part of.
Tina
From start to finish, Jenni was fantastic. She was clear about the job description and what I needed to prepare for, and she kept me updated throughout the process. Whenever there were any delays, Jenni was quick to follow up and provide answers. Considering I hadn’t had an interview in over seven years, Jenni reassured me and helped prepare me for what to expect. Her support gave me the confidence I needed, which ultimately led to a job offer following my interview.
Ste D.
Charlotte Walker has been extremely helpful, super professional and knowledgeable. She really understands her clients and supports candidates to maximise their potential. I can’t speak highly enough of her.
James R.
We engaged Fintelligent to support the build-out of our commercial mortgages team at a critical stage of growth, where securing the right individuals was key to driving new business. From the outset, their approach felt different. Before progressing with the search, they provided detailed talent pool mapping, giving us clear insight into the availability of candidates across our target companies and regions. This helped shape a more informed hiring strategy and ensured expectations were aligned from the beginning. Throughout the process, they maintained consistent reporting, not just on activity, but with meaningful data and insight. In particular, their feedback on candidate motivations and objections was something we hadn’t experienced before, and allowed us to better position ourselves in a competitive market. They operated as a genuine partner rather than a transactional supplier, taking ownership of the process and adapting to our needs. The flexibility of their retained model provided structure and commitment, while still allowing us to move at pace. Fintelligent delivered a high-quality shortlist and played an important role in building a team aligned to our growth objectives.
Rikesh Saujani
Fantastic experience working with Aiden at this agency. He was incredibly professional, quick to respond to any queries, and completely transparent throughout the entire recruitment process. He clearly cares about his clients and goes the extra mile to get things sorted. A superb recruiter—5 stars!
Mike W.

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