Business Development Director - Bridging

About Allica BankAllica is the UK’s fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever.

Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech.Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers.Department OverviewIn August 2024, Allica Bank entered the bridging finance market with the acquisition of Tuscan Capital where its highly experienced team has been retained to help build a specialist division with the ambition to become a market leader in the bridging finance sector, leveraging our proven success in commercial mortgages and asset finance.To support this growth, we are expanding our team into the regional areas to meet the increasing demands of the intermediary market.Principal AccountabilitiesBuilding and relationship managing a portfolio of bridging finance Introducers in the South, with responsibility for day-to-day management of the relationships.Originating, structuring, and progressing bridging applications from Introducers and Borrowers, from initial enquiry through to completion.Managing a team of three Business Development Managers within the South region.

Attending industry events, conferences, and networking functions to promote the company’s brand and identify new opportunities for collaboration.Writing deal sub

missions in line with Allica’s credit policy and appetite as well as working closely and collaboratively with various stakeholder teams to ensure smooth loan execution.Promoting the Banks culture and values.Being a positive contributor to Allica’s culture, and always promoting our values of Straightforward, Integrity, Collaborative and Delivery.Complying with all mandatory policies, and adherence to operational procedures to maintain internal controls.Delivering territory Business Plan and making an active contr