Director Corporate Real Estate Finance

Birmingham/Bristol - Hybrid

I’m supporting a leading UK corporate lender in the appointment of a Director – Corporate Real Estate Finance to play a pivotal role in leading its Midlands and South West based real estate regions.

This is a senior, market‑facing position combining origination, relationship ownership and regional leadership, with responsibility for shaping strategy, driving growth and developing people. The role sits at the heart of a well‑capitalised business with clear long‑term ambition for the real estate sector.

You’ll take a leadership role across a diverse real estate client base, spanning investment and development across all core asset classes. Working closely with structuring, asset management and product specialists, you’ll deliver bespoke solutions while balancing growth, risk and capital efficiency.

Alongside origination and senior client coverage, the role carries line management responsibility and a strong voice in shaping regional strategy. Sustainability and decarbonisation form a key part of client conversations, supported by dedicated in‑house expertise.

This is an SMCR‑certified role.

• Proven leadership experience within Corporate or adjacent real estate finance environments
• A strong track record of winning and growing senior‑level client relationships
• Deep understanding of the UK real estate market and its evolving dynamics
• Commercial judgement with sound credit capability and strategic thinking
• Gravitas, credibility and the ability to influence internally and externally
• Awareness of ESG, regulatory standards and the role finance plays in the built environment

A competitive reward package is on offer, including pension, bonus, share schemes, flexible benefits, generous holiday allowance and wellbeing support.