Lankey has held executive roles at Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, Shawbrook Bank and GB Bank. He was also a founder and start-up team member of Aldermore and served as chief executive of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB).
At Afin Bank, Lankey will oversee the management of mortgage application decisions and the credit risk element of product development.
Lankey (pictured) said: “Afin caught my attention because it’s an interesting idea, we’re addressing a need in the market, and there’s nothing else like it out there. Most of the other lenders I have helped to build over my career have also been focused on under-served borrowers, so this is a perfect fit for me.
“They’re also a great bunch of people, which was a key driver for me, because I enjoy what I do and I want to work with good people. It’s an opportunity to bring to bear all of my experience and insight to help build a team as the bank grows.”
Afin Bank was established to serve African nationals living in the UK who struggle to obtain a mortgage, as well as other borrowers who do not meet high street criteria. It gained its full banking licence this year and launched its range of mortgages.
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It later brought out savings products.
Nicola Tunney, chief operating officer for Afin Bank, added: “Rob brings years of industry and management experience, but he also has a great understanding of customer needs, which is vital for a bank like Afin that wants to help more people get a home of their own. He will be a great asset to the bank and the team.”
