Business Manager

Omega Resource Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services agency based in Swindon is seeking a Business Manager to support SMEs through access to finance. This role involves hybrid working with responsibilities including loan appraisals and relationship management. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of SME lending experience and strong networking skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including pension contribution and private medical insurance.

Benefits

5% pension contribution

Mileage allowance

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Access to retailer discounts

Additional Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience of SME lending.
• Effective relationship management skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake loan appraisals and risk assessments.
• Maintain positive customer relationships.
• Generate new business through networking.

Skills

Effective relationship management skills

Ability to forge networks and generate new business

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Effective workload prioritisation

Adaptable and a team player

Job description

Overview

Business Manager – Swindon/M4 – £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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• 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

How to apply

For more information on this role, please contact Zoey Bunn on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

About Omega Resource Group

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

Candidates who are currently a Sales Development Manager or Account Executive or Lead Generation Manager or Partnership Manager or business development manager may be suitable for this position.

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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors