A leading private lending firm is seeking a driven and experienced Business Development Manager to join its growing team. This is a high-impact role where you will play a key part in driving loan origination, building strategic relationships, and contributing to the ongoing success of a well-established business.

About the Role

As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing and managing new lending opportunities, maintaining a strong pipeline, and achieving a monthly loan origination target of $5 million. You'll be the face of the business, building trust with brokers, accountants, solictors, referral partners, and clients across the private lending landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and originate new loan opportunities within the private lending market

Achieve or exceed monthly loan origination targets of $5 million

Conduct a minimum of 10 face-to-face meetings and 10 follow-up calls per week

Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and referral partners

Schedule and manage meetings in informal and professional settings

Maintain an organised pipeline using CRM systems, and report regularly to leadership

Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations

Collaborate with legal and operations teams to prepare accurate loan documentation

Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity

Support other areas of the business, including admin, recoveries, and ad hoc projects

Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth loan processing and client onboarding

About You

Proven experience in business development or lending (private or non-bank lending preferred)

Strong relationship management and networking skills

Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal abilities

Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

CRM and pipeline management experience

Sound understanding of the lending process and financial products

What's on Offer

Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives

Work with a reputable and growing private lending firm

Supportive team culture with career development opportunities

Autonomy and flexibility in how you manage client relationships

This is a great opportunity for a motivated BDM who wants to grow within a leading private lender. If you have a passion for sales and relationship-building in the financial services space, we encourage you to apply today.

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