Midlands/Central England Location
Remote Working - Company Car
Are you an expert in DEVELOPMENT FINANCE with a talent for managing effective client and broker relationships? Saffron Building Society is looking for a Relationship Manager to oversee and drive success of development finance and self-build projects and build strong relationships. If you thrive on crafting deals and writing compelling papers, we want you! If you have a proven track record in the industry and are passionate about facilitating development finance, we invite you to join our dedicated team and make a significant difference.
The day to day role:
Relationship management and operational delivery of a portfolio of development finance cases from Heads of Terms through to completion and sale of the properties.
- Contributing to the development and overall achievement of the development finance lending objectives
- Attending Client meetings where necessary
- Preparing client documents and uploading these onto the internal systems
- Providing valued research and information on industry trends, competitor product initiatives and other appropriate market intelligence to internal and external stakeholders
- Ensuring adherence to all audit and compliance requirements through regular control checks and working towards a green audit
- Reviewing and monitoring self-build cases and self-build watch list, reporting back findings and any recommendations to Credit Committee
- Highlighting to Credit Committee any deterioration in the development finance RAG status and outlining any remediation required, by way of a formal action plan, to maintain the agreed exit strategy
- Facilitating repeat business from existing borrowers we wish to maintain lending relationships with
- Representing Saffron For Intermediaries, when required, at external events
……. and more!
To be successful you will have knowledge of:
- Demonstrable relationship management experience in dealing with clients and third parties – surveyors/quantity surveyors/solicitors
- In depth knowledge of property development and self-build finance
- Able to work with the Society’s operating systems and good overall IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Rewards & Benefits
- Performance Related Recognition Scheme
- Annual Bonus
- Pension 5% Employee and 8.5% Employer
- Physical, Mental and Financial Wellbeing support
- Life Assurance & Income Protection
- Holiday Exchange
About Us
We all know happiness comes from within. And it’s no different with Money Happiness. It starts right here! At Saffron BS we’re ready to build it, inspire it and celebrate it with our members, people and communities.
So, whatever that ‘happy’ is – from picking up the keys, to saving for that big day – we’re here with open arms, curious minds, and the kettle on. Ready to cheer our members on when they’re winning or build them back up when things haven’t gone to plan. And why? Because that’s what families do.
For us, this is much more than a job. We’re here to make things better, roll up our sleeves and think what’s next to rebuild. Our people are the beating heart of Saffron, and it takes each and every one of us to provide the service we’re proud of.
So, bring you! Your energy, an abundance of team spirit and your hunger to help. Together we are building happy.
At Saffron, we are committed to building happy; for our communities, members, and each other. We do this through attracting and building a diverse group of talent and encouraging an inclusive environment which fosters a sense of belonging for all. We hire the best people and have a collaborative culture where everybody’s uniqueness is celebrated and respected. We recognise the strength in having a diverse workforce, adding different perspectives, ideas and values. We are inspired to leave a legacy for our communities and each other.