Associate Director - Specialist Lending - Evenfields Careers Limited : Job Details

Business Development Manager – Specialist Lending (Mid-Corporates)

Location: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, or Manchester

Salary: £60,000 – £87,000 DOE

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Style: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in-office)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen an experienced commercial banking professional to join a growing Asset Finance team as Business Development Manager (Associate Director), focusing on the Mid-Corporates segment (£25m–£100m turnover). This role sits within a rapidly expanding function that delivers critical cashflow and capital investment solutions to trading businesses across the UK.

This is a fantastic time to join a high-performing team at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing areas of the UK lending market. You'll play a key role in shaping how mid-sized businesses access and leverage Asset Finance to achieve their strategic ambitions.

Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager (Associate Director)

• Originate and structure bespoke Asset Finance solutions for Mid-Corporate clients
• Build strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and market introducers to generate high-quality deal flow
• Lead credit structuring and negotiation to deliver commercially sound and client-centric outcomes
• Act as a trusted advisor, offering market insight and financial expertise to support clients’ strategic investment and growth plans
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure smooth execution and ongoing client success

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in Mid-Corps lending, ideally within Asset Finance
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of structuring and delivering complex deals
• Deep understanding of the UK Mid-Corporate market and its financing needs
• Ability to build and manage influential stakeholder relationships internally and externally
• Comfortable working autonomously and within a collaborative team environment

Why Apply?

• Be part of a fast-growing, high-impact team with significant exposure and career development opportunities
• Shape the future of Asset Finance in a leading organisation
• Enjoy a flexible and hybrid working environment
• Competitive salary range of £60,000 – £105,000, dependent on experience

A Company That Cares

This organisation is committed to being a leading force for diversity, equity and inclusion, supporting customers, colleagues, and communities alike. They are proud to foster an environment where everyone can thrive, learn, and grow—professionally and personally.

Some highlights of their inclusive and people-first approach:

• Among the first to set diversity targets for senior leadership, introduce a menopause health package, and launch a Working with Cancer Initiative
• A Disability Confident Leader, offering guaranteed interviews to qualified applicants with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodivergent conditions
• Flexible working arrangements and reasonable workplace adjustments are available for colleagues who need them
• Inclusive recruitment process that offers support and adjustments—just let us know what you need

In addition to a supportive work culture, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive rewards package, including:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• Discretionary performance share awards
• Free share schemes
• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Lifestyle benefits, such as discounted shopping
• Robust parental leave policies and a wide range of wellbeing initiatives

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to take the next step in your career.