Portfolio Manager - Bridging & Refurb Loans

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Portfolio Manager – Bridging & Refurb Loans London (Hybrid) |  Up to 60,000 + Bonus + Benefits Fintelligent Search is supporting a growing specialist lender in their search for a Portfolio Manager to join their high-performing Property Finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded professional with experience in property lending or real estate finance to step into a dynamic, relationship-driven environment with strong career progression.

The Opportunity You’ll be joining a well-established, specialist lending business with a strong reputation in the UK market. The firm focuses on supporting SME developers through tailored funding solutions and prides itself on expertise, agility, and long-term relationships.

Working within an experienced Portfolio Management team, you’ll take ownership of a live loan book, ensuring projects are progressing as expected while proactively managing risk and supporting positive client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Manage and monitor a portfolio of bridging and development finance loans from drawdown through to repayment

Track construction progress, budgets, and key milestones across multiple projects

Conduct site visits and engage directly with borrowers and professional partners

Identify early warning signs (delays, cost overruns, sales risk) and take appropriate action

Analyse cashflows and compare actual vs approved positions

Support credit amendments, waivers, and restructuring where required

Produce high-quality portfolio reports and contribute to internal committees

Work closely with Lending, Credit, and Risk teams to ensure effective portfolio oversight

What We’re Looking For Experience in property finance, development finance, or real estate lending

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and project data

Good understanding of the UK bridging and refurb market

Confident communicator, able to manage both internal and external stakeholders

Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple transactions simultaneously

Desirable:

Exposure to construction or development monitoring

Experience working with borrowers, surveyors, or professional advisors

Why Apply?

Salary up to 60,000 + bonus

Hybrid working model

Join a growing and well-capitalised lender

Strong pipeline of deals and active portfolio

Clear opportunity to develop into a Senior Portfolio Manager role About Fintelligent Search We specialise in connecting top talent with leading financial services firms across the UK. With deep market knowledge in specialist lending and property finance, we work closely with both candidates and clients to ensure the right long-term fit.

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch with Fintelligent Search for a confidential discussion.