Assistant Manager (Corporate Sales) - Asset Based Lending - London

Metro Bank Plc; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the City of London seeks an individual to support their ABL Business Development and Relationship Management teams. The role requires strong attention to detail and experience in an ABL/invoice finance support function. Successful candidates will engage with stakeholders, support customer interactions, and contribute to financial tasks and analyses. Competitive salary and a range of benefits available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working in an ABL/invoice finance business in a support function.
• Strong attention to detail, specifically with data protection and AML regulation.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the ABL Business Development and Relationship Management teams.
• Attend meetings to understand and learn about new business.
• Provide back office support to BDDs on various credit tasks.

Skills

Experience in an ABL/invoice finance business

Strong attention to detail

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Overview

We have been named a Top 10 " Most Loved Workplace " for the second year running! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.

What you will do

• Be responsible for supporting both the ABL Business Development and Relationship Management teams, enabling the ABL/invoice finance business to win new business and support existing Customers
• Attend meetings with ABL Business Development Directors (BDDs) to understand and learn about new business, whilst also supporting them progressing opportunities through the pipeline
• Provide back office support to the BDDs on opportunities, including tasks such as: write-ups of AFCs (Credit papers) for new and existing customers, reviewing searches for any credit or business risk (including financial crime), completing CRGA, completing the CRA tool, reviewing and analysing the financial statements, and being responsible for the take on process following successful credit sanction through to completion (including Take on Checklist TOCL), interacting with any outgoing invoice financier and scheduling the transfer, updating the pipeline and liaising with relevant stakeholders
• Assist ABL Relationship Directors, supporting them with aspects such as existing customer facility increases, the review and processing of BBCs, analysis of financial information, covenant monitoring, and meetings with customers
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internally, such as credit, the business development team, the relationship management team, the senior leadership team and the business support team
• Support risk-aware practices as a fundamental part of the role, calling out concerns and acting with integrity for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank

What you will need

• Experience working in an ABL/invoice finance business in a support function, and may have some experience of generating leads
• Experience interacting with businesses and internal stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, specifically with data protection and AML regulation
• An enquiring mindset with an understanding of a balance sheet, P&L and cash flows
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively; the role requires handling multiple applications and customers, prioritising critical tasks
• Strong diary management
• Understand the risks associated with the job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders

Our promise to you

• We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts
• We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!)

Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that "normal" office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. If you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet, why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!