Working closely with managing director Andrew Charnley, Steve will be tasked with originating new business with a focus on structured development finance and bridging loans.

He will also play a key part in building long-term relationships with key external stakeholders.

Steve brings 20 years of experience to the role and was most recently portfolio manager at West One.

He has also held senior lending roles at OakNorth and Metro Bank.

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“Steve’s experience across origination, portfolio management, and advisory makes him an excellent addition to the team,” said Andrew.

“His understanding of the full development lifecycle and ability to build trusted relationships will be invaluable as we continue to expand our development finance proposition and deliver a service-led approach to lending.”

Steve added: “My career has always been focused on helping real estate borrowers navigate the funding process and deliver successful schemes, and I’m looking forward to working with the team to grow our presence and build strong, lasting relationships in the market.”