The client is a new-to-market Challenger Bank. Based in Middlesbrough their focus will be providing real estate development finance (commercial and residential) to SMEs requiring funding of up-to £5m in any one scheme. There is a small but ever-expanding team who all share the vision to support developers in providing value for money finance and exceptional service and expertise. They pride themselves in creating a fantastic working environment and offer many benefits to their employees including offering flexible working arrangements.

The role holder will be responsible for leading a team of Assistant Relationship Managers in provision of lending to property developers, predominantly development finance. The team are responsible for the delivery of the end-to-end legal process. This includes issuing facility letters, instructing valuers, releasing funds and the taking of security.

Skills and Experience needed (essential or preferred) :-

• Preferably someone with experience of working in a legal environment
• Leadership experience.
• Development Finance experience.
• Commercial banking experience.
• Experience of security documentation