The asset management team will be led by David Tropp, Black & White Bridging’s chief investment officer.
Black & White Bridging said the appointments would “help it refine its lending and portfolio strategy and processes, as well as manage its risk appetite”.
Baja joins from Simply Bridging, where she worked for around three years as an operations manager.
She will oversee everything from post-completion and redemption of a loan and will report to Tropp and work alongside chief operating officer Damien Druce to boost operational efficiency.
Ibrahim-Igbo was most recently at Alternative Bridging Corporation, where he worked for around nine years, most recently as a senior customer service manager for asset management.
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He will also report to Tropp and be responsible for checking conditions and chasing repayments, and he will be the main point of contact for the borrower after completion until the loan is redeemed.
Druce said: “We are looking to achieve critical mass, and our rapid expansion has enabled us to bring in top talent like David, Aurora and Toyin, who can add immense value to the team, not least with the aftercare of loans post-completion. The scale achieved so far has been exciting, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.”
Ibrahim-Igbo added: “I’m very pleased to be joining Black & White Bridging during this stage of the company’s journey. I’ve seen the business flourish from afar, and the team’s vision impressed me. I’m looking forward to adding to Black & White Bridging’s output and, ultimately, assisting borrowers with their loans.”
