The Market Financial Solutions Team

We are here for you

Market Financial Solutions is a leading, award-winning specialist finance provider of bespoke bridging loans and buy-to-let mortgages, offering tailored solutions to clients across the UK since 2006. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering fast, flexible, and reliable financial services, ensuring every client’s unique needs are met with precision and care.

Paresh Raja

Chief Executive Officer

Tiba Raja

Executive Director

Sharon Hewes

Executive Director, Group Financial Controller & Individual Investor Relations

Stuart Hicks

Non Executive Director

At Market Financial Solutions, our teams bring a wealth of expertise and industry insight, driving innovation and excellence across every aspect of our business. Each member plays a pivotal role in shaping our strategy, ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional service and tailored financial solutions to our clients.

Jack Warner

Chief Mortgage & Operations Officer – Front End

Zeeshan Khan

Chief Funding & Lending Officer

Karen Rodrigues

Chief Sales Officer

Andy Smith

Chief Technology Officer

Maria Gilbert

Chief of Staff & Senior Executive Assistant

Sylvia Charmant

Head of Customer Excellence & Governance

Ryan Magee

General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer

Jo Heywood

Chief Credit Officer

Scott Lord

Deputy Chief Mortgage & Operations Officer – Front End

Omkar Hushing

Deputy Chief Mortgage & Operations Officer – Front End

Richard D’Souza

Head of Bridging Underwriting – Business Development & Networks

Martin Schofield

Group MLRO

Adam Jaffe

Head of CRE

Simon Tippett

Head of Change

Leah Brunskill

Deputy Chief of Marketing

Peter Budd

Head of HR

The Market Financial Solutions sales team are constantly on the move, spreading the word nationwide about our fast, bespoke bridging loans and buy-to-let mortgages for brokers. They’re also available via Zoom or phone. We take our intermediaries’ businesses as seriously as our own, and our business development managers reflect this in their networks – many of which are built on long-term relationships.

Contact the Sales Team

Karen Rodrigues

Chief Sales Officer

Zahira Fayyaz

Head of Key Accounts – London & SE

Liza Campion

Head of National Accounts

Simon Micklethwaite

National Account Manager

Tom Gill

Regional Sales Manager

Richard Saunders

Regional Sales Manager

Maria Magnussen

Senior Business Development Manager

Emma Jones

Business Development Manager

Michelle Lowe

Business Development Manager

Harry Pleasance

Business Development Manager

Matt Yates

Business Development Manager

Gary Hawtin

Business Development Manager

Jon Kempson

Business Development Manager

Shahmoz Rafiq

Business Development Manager

Elliot Newey

Business Development Manager

Jemima Hayes

Head of Bridging Underwriting – Premier Brokers & Clients

Sonal Kavri

Senior Underwriter

Jordan Rivers

Underwriter

The senior team at Market Financial Solutions translates vision into action. With deep sector knowledge and a hands-on approach, they lead delivery and support growth. Their leadership keeps us agile, client-focused, and ahead of trends – refining our offerings to meet brokers’ evolving needs.