Business Manager

Omega; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in the Exeter Area is seeking a Business Manager. The role involves assessing loan applications, maintaining client relationships, and generating new business. Candidates should have at least 3 years of SME lending experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits, including pension contributions and private medical insurance.

Benefits

5% pension contribution

Mileage allowance and out-of-pocket expenses

Life Insurance – Death in Service Benefit

Private Medical Insurance via Medi Cash

Discounts on a variety of retailers

Additional Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience of SME lending.

Responsibilities

• Undertake loan appraisals including risk assessment.
• Uploading and monitoring of data on the loan management system.
• Maintain positive customer relationships with clients.
• Generate new business through personal networking.
• Liaise with the Portfolio Manager regarding loan arrears.
• Undertake training to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage own Continuing Professional Development.
• Contribute to the staff review process.
• Work in accordance with the company’s Dignity & Diversity Policy.
• Undertake other duties within the job scope.

Skills

Effective relationship management skills

Ability to forge networks and generate new business

Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Effective workload prioritisation and time management skills

Adaptable and a team player

Ability and willingness to travel

Job description

Business Manager

Exeter Area

£44,000

Permanent

Our client is looking for a Business Manager to support growing SME’s in the South West through providing access to finance. The position will require working from home on a hybrid basis with occasional attendance to the Bristol office and other locations in the region.

Key Responsibilities – Business Manager

• Undertake loan appraisals including risk assessment of the business proposition and recommendation for support
• Uploading and monitoring of data on the loan management system
• To maintain positive customer relationships with own portfolio clients
• To generate new business through personal networking and contacts
• Liaise with the Portfolio Manager regarding loan arrears and recovery actions
• To undertake training as required to ensure compliance regarding the FCA and other regulatory bodies as appropriate
• To manage your own Continuing Professional Development in consultation with the Managing Director
• To actively and positively contribute to the staff review process and to follow up agreed actions
• To always work in accordance with the company’s Dignity & Diversity Policy
• To undertake such other duties as may be required within the general scope of the job

Qualifications & Requirements – Business Manager

Minimum 3 years’ experience of SME lending

• Effective relationship management skills
• Ability to forge networks and generate new business
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective workload prioritisation and time management skills
• Adaptable and a team player
• Ability and willingness to travel
• A commitment to the ethos of purpose-led finance

What we can offer – Business Manager

• 5% pension contribution
• Mileage allowance and out-of-pocket expenses
• Life Insurance – Death in Service Benefit
• Private Medical Insurance via Medi Cash
• Access to discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending
• Additional Holiday purchase scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.