Head of Loan Origination in London - KFS Recruitment

Head of Loan Origination

Specialist Property Finance Lender

London / UK

KFS Recruitment is working exclusively with an embryonic, specialist property finance lender in the Property Rental Income space.

Are you a dynamic, driven origination leader with a strong network of direct and broker contacts? Do you thrive on being at the forefront of bringing new products to market, shaping strategy, and building a sales engine from the ground up? If so, this opportunity could be the next big step in your career.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact, leadership-level role for an ambitious Head of Origination to take full accountability for the sales function of a specialist property lender focused on Property Rental Income finance.

You will:

• Lead the origination and sales strategy, driving awareness and market penetration for a new lending product
• Be the face of the business in the market — confident presenting at networking events, expos, award ceremonies, industry panels, and podcasts
• Manage and grow relationships with brokers, introducers, intermediaries, and direct clients
• Work closely with credit, product, and senior leadership to align sales and risk strategies
• Build and scale a high-performing origination team as the business grows
• Contribute to shaping marketing activity across social media and industry channels
• Represent the business with key publications and directories (e.g., BNC, Bridging & Commercial, Bridge and Loan Directory)

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong network of direct and broker contacts in specialist property finance
• Has senior sales/origination experience with smaller or embryonic lenders — ideally having helped shape and grow a product from launch
• Is ambitious, charismatic, and commercial, with a flair for building relationships and hitting targets
• Can speak confidently about lending products publicly and elevate brand awareness
• Has experience influencing sales and marketing strategy, including digital and industry-wide engagement
• Is based in London / Home Counties, with the ability to travel across the UK for client meetings

This is a rare chance to step into a pivotal leadership position, shaping the commercial future of a specialist lender and building a team around you.