Osterley has spent over 25 years in the property sector, working for companies such as Davis Langdon, Gardiner & Theobald, Ballymore and Hammerson PLC.

In over 10 years at Hammerson, he was responsible for retail centres including Brent Cross and the Bullring, as well as being heavily involved in the disposal of its office portfolio.

From 2015, he was the financial controller for Augur Group Limited, where he specialised in preparing and maintaining cashflows for existing projects and assessing the viability and potential profitability of new projects.

Andrew Gardiner, co-founder and director of Saxon Trust, said: “Marc’s investment and development experience, gained across some of the country’s leading real estate companies, ensures that we have secured the services of someone who brings a unique insight and perspective to our team.

“Recent appointments demonstrate our ambition to grow the business and Marc will play a fundamental role in ensuring that we hit and surpass our ambitious targets.”

Osterley added: “Having enjoyed a successful career in the property sector I’m excited to be joining a front-line lender for the very first time.

“The opportunity to shape my role in a progressive and fast-growing business is one I’m really looking forward to.”