Company: Yorkshire Building Society
Location: Leeds
Posted: March 11th, 2026
We have an opportunity for an experience Lending Manager to join our successful Commercial Lending team on a 12 Month FTC…
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oleAs Senior Relationship Director, you’ll be placed at the forefront of what we do – Commercial Lending.
You’ll provide a brilliant service and act as a key point of contact for new business and working directly with Customers and brokers.
You’ll be responsible for originating new lending and building relationships with customers and business intermediaries. You’ll manage complex deals and use your experience and expert knowledge to support customers and brokers get what they need.
You’ll be assessing complex lending proposals, looking at financial performance and borrower backgrounds for example, as well as undertake sufficient due diligence in order to make an informed assessment on lending requests. All this will be to ensure our underwriters have what they need, and that we are lending responsibly.
Away from the day to day, you’ll also be a commercial lending SME and act as a role model and leader within Commercial Lending, supporting colleagues with their development and setting the business and them up for success.
You’ll constantly developing and maintaining your industry and competitor knowledge by keeping abreast of current trends so that you, and YBS are ahead of the curve.
You’ll attend regular networking events and build your own industry connections as well as use your insight to help us compete in the market with our products.
you’ll need to a great understanding of commercial real estate and SME lending, coupled with experience of working directly commercial property and small and medium sized business customers.
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.
We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work.
Ready to apply?If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.
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