Strategic Relationships Manager – Lending, Risk & Capital Markets
To £60,000 + bonus
Some roles keep you close to the detail. This one puts you in front of the decisions.
You’ll work with lenders, funders and investors who need an independent view before they commit capital or continue backing a platform.
They’re not looking for a product. They’re looking for judgement.
Typically, the conversations start with:
- “Can you sense check how this credit risk framework is actually being applied?”
- “Does the portfolio performance stack up beyond the reporting?”
- “Are arrears, collections or underwriting operating as expected?”
- “Where are the risks in this book that aren’t immediately visible?”
You’ll lead those conversations.
Understand the context, shape the brief, and work with internal specialists to deliver a clear, credible outcome.
The role is home-based, with regular client meetings in London and occasional time with the wider team. It suits someone comfortable operating with senior stakeholders and building relationships over time.
What makes this different
- Moves you from internal delivery into external, client-facing work
- Exposure to funders, investors and capital decision-makers
- Commercial element without a typical sales environment
- Repeat, relationship-led engagements rather than one-off projects
- Autonomy to operate without heavy structure
The business sits across lending environments, providing independent assurance, due diligence and ongoing oversight. Typically instructed by funders or investors, the work focuses on understanding how businesses are actually operating across portfolios, controls and governance.
Background that tends to work
- Credit risk, portfolio, treasury, servicing or lending operations experience
- Exposure to working with lenders, funders or investors
- Experience reviewing or challenging lending or portfolio performance
- Commercial awareness and sound judgement
- Comfortable operating without a rigid playbook
Typical profiles
- Senior Analyst / Manager within credit risk or portfolio teams
- Lending or servicing professionals stepping into a more external role
- Internal stakeholders who regularly engage with funders or capital providers
The common thread isn’t sales. It’s credibility, judgement and the ability to apply both in front of clients. If you’re interested, I’d be happy to talk it through.
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