Pluto Finance has hired Shane Ryan as lending director for the UK and Ireland as the property finance firm continues its expansion into the Irish market.

The firm says Ryan spent three years as a director at Puma Property Finance, seven years prior on Investec’s real estate origination desk, and five years before that working on Ireland’s National Asset Management Agency UK loan book for both IBRC and Capita.

The London-based Pluto Finance, founded in 2011, focuses on bridging, development and investment finance.

It adds that Ryan comes to his new role with “broad expertise in originating, underwriting, executing and managing real estate transactions”.

Pluto Finance chief executive and co-founder Justin Faiz points out: “His proven track record and deep understanding of the property finance sector will be instrumental as we continue to expand our reach.

“Entering the Irish market is a significant milestone for Pluto Finance, and we are excited to offer our innovative financing solutions to a new market.”

Ryan adds: “With its reputation for delivering bespoke property finance, and its broad range of institutional capital options, Pluto is extremely well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of developers in the UK and Ireland.”