Portfolio Manager

Leeds - Hybrid - 50:50 office and home

Salary up to £65k + £6k Car allowance + Bonus + Attractive benefits.

Are you an experienced Portfolio Manager or Development Finance professional looking to play a key role in managing complex residential development loans within a high-performing specialist lender?

We are working with a well-established, award-winning specialist bank with a strong reputation in development finance. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Portfolio Manager to support a growing loan book and work closely with Lending Directors, Relationship Managers, and Credit teams.

This is a highly visible role where you will monitor, manage and add strategic value across a portfolio of development facilities, ensuring projects remain on track and risks are effectively managed.

Why This Is a Stand-Out Opportunity

• Work on complex, high-value transactions

You will gain exposure to multi-million-pound residential development projects and work with experienced professionals across lending, credit, and construction.

• A specialist lender with strong growth momentum

Join a business focused on supporting SME developers and delivering tailored funding solutions in underserved markets.

• A role with real influence

This position sits at the heart of portfolio risk management, giving you the opportunity to shape outcomes, recommend strategies, and contribute to key credit decisions.

• Collaborative, expert team

You will be working alongside experienced Lending Directors, surveyors, and credit professionals in a genuinely collaborative environment.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £65k (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus and strong benefits package
• Exposure to complex development finance transactions
• A supportive culture with genuine progression opportunities
• A high-impact role in a growing, specialist bank environment

The Role

You will be responsible for monitoring and managing a portfolio of development loans post-completion, ensuring projects remain on track financially and operationally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring loan performance, cash flow, and project milestones
• Identifying and escalating risks at an early stage
• Supporting restructuring, amendments, and extensions where required
• Conducting site visits and liaising with borrowers and professionals
• Producing portfolio reporting and analysis
• Working closely with QSs, Valuers, and construction teams to manage risk

About You

We are keen to speak with professionals who have:

• Experience in development finance, portfolio management, or credit risk
• A strong understanding of property development and construction fundamentals
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder-management skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Willingness to travel for site inspections where required

A standout opportunity to join a high-performing and well-established lender, widely regarded as one of the leading specialists in property development finance.