Business Development Associate - Growth Finance

Allica Bank; Manchester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fintech company in England is seeking a Business Development Associate to support the Regional Lead in client opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer focus and be adept in financial analysis and communication. This position offers a flexible working environment with opportunities for development and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Full onboarding support

Flexible working options

Pension contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private health cover

Life assurance

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Ambitious and proactive individual eager to contribute.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret detailed financial information.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Lead in origination, structuring and completion of new-to-bank opportunities.
• Collate, organize, and present transaction-related information.
• Engage with team members to ensure progress of new business opportunities.

Skills

Revenue Growth

Customer Services

Business Analysis

Business Administration

Account Management

Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Salesforce

Job description

About Allica Bank

Allica is the UKs 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.

Role Description

The Business Development Associate will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Regional Lead with the origination, structuring and completion of new-to-bank opportunities. During this process we gather a considerable amount of information which needs to be analysed and presented to the relevant approval authorities for support. The Associate is responsible for ensuring that the information is collated, organised and presented accurately in the credit proposal.

Throughout the new client journey the Associate will support the interaction between the bank, the prospective client and professional advisers and plays an important supporting role alongside the Regional Lead.

In addition to the above the role will also assist with maintaining up to date internal reporting and pipeline management.

Principal Accountabilities

Collation, organisation and presentation of transaction-related information including financials.

Working with a range of financial information including year-end accounts, management accounts and forecasts and presenting these using Allica templates.

Maintaining accurate and current pipeline records using Allica CRM system.

Engagement with other team members to ensure efficient progress of new business opportunities as they transition to completion and into relationship management.

Complying with all mandatory policies and develop and adhere to operational procedures to maintain a strong internal control environment.

Personal Attributes & Experience

An ambitious and naturally proactive individual eager to contribute to the success of a small developing team. Customer focus, attention to detail and strong initiative will be key personal attributes.

Able to interpret detailed financial information including balance sheet and cash forecasting, assess funding requirements and model the impact of sensitivities to such forecasts.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.

Desire to help the bank and its customers achieve their goals and ambitions.

Experience of working competently with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Experience of working with different business functions to specific deadlines with strong organisational skills.

Desirable

Demonstrated ability to deliver meaningful results and drive improvements through a range of experiences and projects.

Knowledge of finance and / or experience engaging with SME clients or stakeholders.

Comfortable working independently in a remote or hybrid working setup with strong communication and self‑management skills.

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
• Pension contributions
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private health cover
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Dont tick every box

Dont worry if you dont have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think youll be a good fit wed still love to hear from you!

Flexible working

We know the 9-to-5 isnt right for everyone. Thats 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

Were 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.

Required Experience : IC

Key Skills

• Revenue Growth
• Customer Services
• Business Analysis
• Business Administration
• Account Management
• Business Management
• Database
• Business Operations
• Business Sales
• Salesforce
• Market Research
• Product Management
• Client Services
• Business Relationships
• Sales Process

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1