Relationship Director – Real Estate & Housing

Lloyds Banking Group

. Manage a defined portfolio of SME client relationships within the Real Estate sector .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomLead💰 £85,493 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client relationships within the Real Estate sector, with a strong focus on delivering excellent client experiences and implementing effective lending solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Client Relationship ManagementLending AssessmentReal Estate Sector KnowledgeBusiness DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Lending SolutionsClient StrategiesRisk ManagementAsset Quality StandardsFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingClient Experience DeliveryNetworkingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Real EstateSME Client RelationshipsBusiness GrowthContingent LiabilitiesInternal PoliciesExternal PoliciesCredit Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a defined portfolio of SME client relationships within the Real Estate sector
Deliver an excellent client experience while identifying opportunities to grow income, balance sheet and market share
Work in partnership with the Client Relationship Team and build internal and external networks
Manage existing clients, prospects and introducers, including preparation and follow-up
Grow income, balance sheet and client numbers while managing associated risks
Identify client needs and develop client strategies, leveraging product, coverage and support teams
Undertake lending assessments and implement appropriate client solutions
Respond to client lending needs that cannot be fulfilled by the Client Relationship Team
Balance risk and reward while ensuring lending and contingent liabilities meet Bank requirements
Act as the go-to banker in the geographic area and maintain a high profile with external influencers and the local business community
Partner with pooled support in the Client Relationship Team
Promote the Bank’s image and work with Business Development, Product Partners and others to develop new business
Ensure activities comply with internal and external policies and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly proficient at building and maintaining positive relationships with external professionals
Specialist credit and real estate sector knowledge
At least 3 years of proven experience
Track record delivering excellent client experiences
Experience winning new clients, growing business and delivering results
Ability to undertake lending assessments and implement appropriate client solutions
Ability to ensure lending and contingent liabilities meet asset quality and policy requirements
Ability to comply with internal and external policies, credit, asset quality, standards, reporting, legal, statutory and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options, including hybrid working and job share
Workplace adjustments and flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns for colleagues with disabilities
Pension contribution of up to 15%
Annual performance-related bonus
Share schemes including free shares
Lifestyle benefits such as discounted shopping
30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
Wellbeing initiatives
Generous parental leave policies
Professional development opportunities to learn, grow and develop