Graduate Finance Broker Programme - September 2027

Vecta; Northampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Top Commercial Finance Brokerage Firm is launching a Graduate Finance Broker Programme in Northampton, offering a structured 24-month development path with four six-month placements and hands-on exposure to credit proposals and live transactions. This sales-focused role develops relationship-building, prospecting and client management skills, with mentors, a merit-based culture and uncapped earning potential.

Start date is September 2027, with 5 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Ambitious graduates with a commercial focus and a drive to win new business.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Comfort with a merit-based, fast-paced sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound sales activity to generate interest, identify opportunities and build new client relationships
• Use a consultative sales approach to understand a client's business, funding needs and commercial priorities
• Develop knowledge across a broad range of commercial finance products and lenders
• Prepare proposals and credit applications, working with clients to gather relevant documentation
• Work alongside senior brokers and Sales Directors on live opportunities and transactions
• Accurately record activity within the CRM system
• Build and manage a live pipeline of opportunities
• Take on increasing ownership and responsibility as you progress through the programme

Education

ABB/AAB at A-Level and a 2:1 degree (or above)

Job description

Company: Top Commercial Finance Brokerage Firm

Role: Graduate Finance Broker Programme

Location: Northampton (5 days in office)

Base Salary: £36,000 - £50,000 base salary (depending on experience/performance)

Commission: High uncapped commission

Start Date: September 2027

Overview

A standout opportunity to launch a high-performance sales career in commercial finance. Our client is growing rapidly and is looking for ambitious, competitive graduates to join at an exciting stage of its growth. You will build relationships, win new business, and develop into a successful Commercial Finance Broker.

(This is a sales-focused position - if you are seeking a traditional analyst role, this opportunity will not be the right fit.)

Why should you apply?

As part of the Graduate Finance Broker pathway, you will receive:

• Dedicated 1-2-1 mentorship and coaching from Sales Directors and senior brokers


• A structured 24-month development programme, rotating through four six-month placements to build broad commercial, sales and client experience


• Hands-on exposure to prospecting, client conversations, credit proposals, lender submissions and live transactions


• A clearly defined route to becoming a qualified Commercial Finance Broker

Earnings potential is significant, with uncapped commission once you move into a fee-earning role:

• £70,000-£85,000 in your first fee-earning year after completing the programme

The culture is merit-based and performance-led, with progression tied to what you deliver. As you develop, additional benefits can include gym membership, car allowance and private medical insurance.

How the 24-month programme develops you

• Months 0-6: build the foundations - learn the core finance products, lender landscape and customer profiles while developing confidence in outbound prospecting and opportunity generation.


• Months 6-12: move closer to the full sales cycle - work alongside an experienced broker, develop client-handling skills and learn how to prepare credit proposals and supporting documentation.


• Months 12-18: take greater ownership - begin managing smaller transactions from initial conversation through to completion, while gaining exposure to larger and more complex deals.


• Months 18-24: refine your commercial and sales approach - broaden your exposure to senior leadership and prepare to qualify into a commission-generating broker role.

About the company

• Founded in 2007, the business supports UK SMEs by providing access to a wide range of funding solutions in one place.


• To date, it has arranged over £1 billion in finance for more than 15,000 businesses.


• The firm works with an extensive panel of over 40 lending partners alongside its own lending capability, helping businesses secure flexible finance solutions that protect cash flow and reduce upfront costs.


• It supports private-sector organisations across a broad range of industries, assisting with asset finance, equipment purchase, equity release and general business funding

What is the role?

As a Graduate Finance Broker, you will:

• Conduct outbound sales activity to generate interest, identify opportunities and build new client relationships


• Use a consultative sales approach to understand a client's business, funding needs and commercial priorities


• Develop knowledge across a broad range of commercial finance products and lenders


• Prepare proposals and credit applications, working with clients to gather relevant documentation


• Work alongside senior brokers and Sales Directors on live opportunities and transactions


• Accurately record activity within the CRM system


• Build and manage a live pipeline of opportunities


• Take on increasing ownership and responsibility as you progress through the programme

Who is best suited to this role?

• Success-driven people who genuinely enjoy competing, improving and winning - If coming third is good enough for you, please do not apply


• Highly motivated, target-driven individuals with a natural flair for sales


• Confident communicators who can build rapport and trust quickly


• Resilient people who are comfortable in a fast-paced, merit-based environment


• Commercially curious graduates with a genuine interest in business and how companies grow


• Entrepreneurial self-starters who want responsibility rather than a heavily managed graduate role


• Ideally ABB/AAB at A-Level and a 2:1 degree (or above) in any discipline - please provide your grades on your application


• A competitive sports background is advantageous, but not essential

We'd advise NOT applying if:

• You are looking for an analytical, research-led or back-office graduate position


• You are not comfortable with outbound calling, sales targets or a performance-based environment


• You do not want to work onsite in Northampton 5 days a week


• You prefer a role with limited exposure to senior stakeholders and clients


• You are not motivated by relationship-building, commercial results, and uncapped earning potential

NB: Unfortunately, the employer is not sponsoring visas at this time.