Lending Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Lending Manager to lead the charge in enhancing loan products with a focus on social impact. This role is pivotal in driving strategic development while ensuring exceptional customer experiences. You will manage the loan product backlog, streamline processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve the lending journey. If you are passionate about creating positive social change through financial services and have a proven track record in loan product management, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing loan products within the social impact sector.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems and loan system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the loan product backlog and oversee project delivery.
• Lead initiatives to streamline systems and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Loan Product Management

CRM Systems (Salesforce)

Project Management

Process Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

I am currently seeking for a Lending Manager to join a growing financial institution focusing on social impact. This role is central to driving the next phase of strategic development, with a focus on increasing secured loans.

As the Lending Manager your responsibilities will include overseeing the delivery of projects and change items through the lifecycle, ensuring efficient implementation in line with project and change management policies.

You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, to enhance the overall lending journey and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Key responsibilities for the Lending Manager:

• Manage and coordinate the loan product backlog, overseeing project delivery and ensuring alignment with project management policies.
• Lead initiatives to streamline systems, automate processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of loan product strategies and prioritisation of the CRM system (Salesforce).
• Improve customer experience by driving continuous improvement in the loan origination process.
• Manage risk and ensure product governance across both secured and unsecured loan products.
• Support operational resilience and ensure regulatory compliance across loan products.

Key skills required for the Lending Manager:

• Extensive experience in managing loan products, preferably within the social impact or SME lending sector.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce) and loan system integrations.
• Proven ability to lead product development and process improvement initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of product governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• A passion for creating positive social change through financial services.

If you're a driven professional with a passion for loan products and social impact, apply today!