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Meet
eet The BDM
Central Trust
The Intermediary speaks with Liam Billings, business development
manager (BDM) at Central Trust
How and why did you
become a BDM?
My journey into the financial
services industry began many years
ago, when I started working as
a mortgage broker. I built strong
relationships within the sector and
gained invaluable experience helping
clients navigate the complexities of
mortgage lending. However, I had
never worked for a lender before,
and I saw becoming a BDM as the
perfect opportunity to take on a new
challenge while remaining within the
industry I love.
I have always enjoyed a role that
involves direct interaction with
people, and the transition allowed
me to continue working closely
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with brokers while expanding
my expertise from a different
perspective. The ability to support
brokers in finding solutions for their
clients, while also contributing to
the strategic growth of a lender, was
incredibly appealing. Being a BDM
enables me to merge my technical
knowledge with relationshipbuilding skills, making the role both
dynamic and rewarding.
What brought you to
Central Trust?
When I made the decision to
transition into a BDM role, I wanted
to join a company that would offer
me the right support. From my very
first interactions with Central Trust,
I knew this was the right place for
me. During the application process,
I had the pleasure of speaking with
Andrew Turner, group chairman,
and Debbie Burton, chief executive,
both of whom left a lasting
impression. Their enthusiasm for
the company reassured me that
Central Trust would provide a great
working environment.
Since joining, it has become even
more apparent how driven and
forward-thinking the company is.
Central Trust has a clear vision for
the future and a focus on teamwork,
which creates a supportive and
collaborative culture. Everyone here
works towards a common goal –
ensuring that we provide brokers and
their clients with the best possible
products and service.
