Brand Partnerships and Communications Associate
Bespoke Post
Relationship Manager
BVNK
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Relationship Manage a portfolio of SME customers, understanding customers’ needs and business aspirations and looking for opportunities to support them via Allica Bank services and external networks
- Provide every customer with a Relationship Manager to work alongside them and provide outstanding service
- Support customers through Allica Bank products including Business Current Accounts, Savings Accounts, Commercial Loans, Asset Finance and Working Capital Facilities
- Originate SME lending opportunities for both existing and new customers from initial enquiry through to completion, including writing credit papers in line with Allica’s credit policy and appetite
- Deliver the business plan for your local area and actively manage your objectives and personal development plan
- Build and maintain strong networks of trusted SME advisors such as accountants, solicitors and business organisations (not commercial finance brokers)
- Represent Allica in the local area and ensure excellent service for local SME customers, prospects and advisors
- Work closely and collaboratively with all areas of Allica to ensure a seamless and professional service
- Be a positive contributor to Allica’s culture and demonstrate the bank’s values
- Comply with all mandatory policies and operational procedures to maintain internal controls
Requirements
- Highly capable Relationship Manager and Business Developer with a long-term track record of building high-value, trust based and long-lasting referral relationships
- Strong understanding of SME banking, including a background in commercial lending
- History of exemplary level of service and of maximising the value with prospects and customers
- Passion for SMEs, self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of strong career progression and/or outperformance
- Ability to structure new lending proposals and write credit applications
- Proven track record in generating new income opportunities whilst effectively managing credit risk
- Ability to analyse and review financial accounts and associated information
- Must already reside in the UK and not require UK sponsorship for employment (application states applicants must already reside in the UK)
Benefits
- Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities
- Options for flexible working
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Regular social activities
- Pension contributions
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Private health cover
- Life assurance
- Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
SME bankingcommercial lendingcredit applicationsfinancial analysiscredit risk managementbusiness developmentrelationship managementlending proposalscredit policy complianceportfolio management
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsentrepreneurial mindsetcustomer servicenetworkingcollaborationtrust buildingself-starterpositive contributioncareer progression
