Data-Driven Lender Partnerships Manager

Zuto Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Free independent financial advice

Discounts (culture, lifestyle)

Cycle to work scheme

GP Anytime service

Wellbeing apps

Job summary

Zuto Limited is seeking a Lender Relationship Manager to own a portfolio of lending partners, build trusted relationships, and identify opportunities to improve performance and strengthen partnerships. You will monitor performance, lead lender reviews, use data to drive decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement change.

This is a visible role with exposure to senior stakeholders and tangible impact across the lender panel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience managing external business relationships, ideally within financial services, automotive finance or another regulated environment.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders.
• Track record of delivering measurable performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of lenders.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at operational and senior levels.
• Lead lender performance reviews and manage ongoing engagement.
• Monitor lender performance metrics and MI to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Use data and commercial insight to identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Build clear cases for change and demonstrate how Zuto and lenders can capitalise on opportunities.
• Identify inefficiencies and friction within lender journeys and drive practical improvements.
• Work cross-functionally with teams across Zuto to implement change.
• Provide insight into lender appetite and market developments.
• Support onboarding of new lender partners.

Skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Performance improvement

Commercial awareness

Job description

Zuto Limited is seeking a Lender Relationship Manager to own a portfolio of lending partners, build trusted relationships, and identify opportunities to improve performance and strengthen partnerships. You will monitor performance, lead lender reviews, use data to drive decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement change.

This is a visible role with exposure to senior stakeholders and tangible impact across the lender panel.