Dylan
Humphreys
Finance Broker
Clifton Private Finance
A rejected application didn't put Dylan Humphreys off his move from the Army into finance. He contacted a director directly and found an opportunity at Clifton Private Finance. Just over two years later, he has completed more than 100 bridging deals and is sharing his approach with colleagues.
2026
"I was fortunate enough to get my opportunity. I would like to see more people given the same chance."
A new direction after the Army
Dylan's story so far...
Dylan Humphreys knew he wanted to work in finance after leaving the Army. Getting the first opportunity proved harder than expected: a postgraduate scheme turned him down because he didn't have a degree. He found a director's details, sent his CV and explained that he was willing to start at the beginning.
That conversation brought him to Clifton Private Finance. Moving from the military meant adjusting to a different pace and learning a new industry, but broking suited him. He enjoyed taking responsibility for a case, getting to know the client and working out how to help.
Dylan completed CeMAP soon after joining and became the fastest person in the firm to be signed off as a broker. In just over two years, he has completed more than 100 bridging deals worth over £26 million. He has also completed a quarter generating more than £100,000 in procuration fees and regularly ranks among the firm's top three bridging brokers for banked business.
He puts much of his effort into staying close to a deal, anticipating problems and keeping clients, lenders and solicitors in touch. Elements of that approach have influenced how the wider team works. As he continues specialist property finance training, Dylan wants to help develop other new entrants and encourage more opportunities for people whose experience comes from outside the usual academic routes.
Dylan's career highlights
- Completed more than 100 bridging deals worth over £26 million in just over two years in financial services.
- Became the fastest person at Clifton Private Finance to be signed off as a broker and achieved its highest first quarter for a newly signed off broker.
- Completed a quarter generating more than £100,000 in procuration fees.
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