About Allica Bank
Allica is the UK’s fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in fintech.
Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers.
Department Description
Allica exists for the half a million or so established SMEs with typically 5 to 250 employees. These SMEs are a crucial pillar of the UK’s prosperity - representing more than a quarter of all turnover and jobs - yet are increasingly neglected by traditional high street banks.
Allica has continued to build our reputation with our broker partners, winning multiple awards at the 2024 National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) Awards, including Commercial Finance Lender, Challenger Bank & Business Bank of the year.
Role Description
To support the execution of the Banks Introducer strategy and deliver a professional relationship management service to commercial finance brokers, prospective customers and existing customers providing an exemplary level of service and maximising value.
Principal Accountabilities
1. Building and relationship managing a portfolio/panel of commercial finance Introducers in the North of England, with responsibility for day-to-day management of the relationships.
2. Reviewing, encouraging, managing, and progressing applications from Introducers from initial enquiry through to completion.
3. Owning the customer service to always ensure excellent service for Introducers, prospective customers, and customers.
4. Work closely and collaboratively with all areas of the Bank to ensure a seamless and professional service is always provided.
5. Promoting the Banks culture and values.
6. Supporting lending applications in line with Allica’s Credit Policy and Credit Appetite.
7. Compliance with all mandatory policies.
8. Being a positive contributor to Allica’s culture, and always promoting our values of Straightforward, Integrity, Collaborative and Delivery.
9. Complying with all mandatory policies, and adherence to operational procedures to maintain internal controls.
10. Establishing and actively managing objectives and a personal development plan.
11. Deliver territory Business Plan and targeted lending volumes.
Personal Attributes & Experience
1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills together.
2. Evidence of proven career progression gained in business development via the commercial mortgage broker market and in commercial property lending.
3. Sound knowledge of the commercial finance Introducer market, commercial property lending and banking products associated with SME businesses.
4. Ability to work with Introducers and customers to structure new commercial mortgage lending proposals and write credit applications.
5. Proven track record in providing excellent customer service and in generating lending income opportunities whilst effectively managing credit risk.
6. You will need to have a strong understanding of SME banking and lending across commercial asset classes.
7. Detailed knowledge of, and experience in analysing business fundamentals, financial accounts, and related information to understand the underlying cashflows of a business in detail, appreciating any sensitivities and reviewing financials against a broad range of key ratios.
8. You will be able to demonstrate a history of providing exemplary level of service, and of maximising the value with prospects and customers.
Working at Allica Bank
At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers.
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind:
* Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities
* Options for flexible working
* Regular social activities
* 25 days holiday – with the option to Buy/Sell
* Pension contributions
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Private health cover (with the option to add family members)
* Life assurance
* Income Protection
* Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
* Season ticket loans
Don’t tick every box?
Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you’ll be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you!
Flexible working
We know the ‘9-to-5’ isn’t right for everyone. That’s why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate.
Diversity
We’re a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.
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