Loan Operations Analyst

Funding Circle Ltd.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Barista coffee

Subsidised lunches

Private medical

Dental insurance

Annual learning allowance

Electric car scheme

Cycle-to-work

Season ticket loans

Parental leave policy

Job summary

Funding Circle Ltd. in London operates a hybrid model with 3 days in the office. This busy admin role focuses on reviewing and processing loan applications to provide fast, efficient funding to small UK businesses.

Responsibilities include reviewing financial documents and risk reports, performing KYC checks during onboarding, and using third-party systems to gather applicant data. You’ll ensure high-quality data, support a collaborative team, and continuously identify process improvements,

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a high volume operations or administrative role.
• Ability to work to deadlines and business goals in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, self motivation, strong organisational skills and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to complete tasks that are repetitive in nature.
• Willingness to learn and adapt with ever evolving policies and procedures.
• It would be great, but not essential, if you had familiarity with financial documents, bank statements and identification documents.
• Able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI to streamline daily tasks and improve productivity.
• Confident using approved AI tools safely and effectively to enhance output.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing financial accounts, bank statements and risk reports to process loan applications.
• Completing know your customer (KYC) checks during the borrowers onboarding journey and referring cases to AML and Fraud teams where required.
• Use third party systems to collect information on the applicant and their business.
• Perform rigorous quality assurance: Reconcile loan documents and internal system data for completeness and accuracy.
• Working in a collaborative team environment.
• Proactively problem solving, identifying and mitigating risks, issues or control weaknesses in day-to-day operations.

Skills

KYC checks

AML awareness

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Procedural compliance

Problem solving

Generative AI use

Job description

London (Hybrid) | 3 days in the office | Competitive Salary + Benefits This is a busy admin role where you will be reviewing and processing loan applications to provide fast, efficient funding to small businesses in the UK.

• Reviewing financial accounts, bank statements and risk reports to process loan applications
• Completing know your customer (KYC) checks during the borrowers on-boarding journey and referring cases to our AML and Fraud teams where required
• Use third party systems to collect information on the applicant and their business
• Perform rigorous quality assurance: Reconcile loan documents and internal system data for completeness and accuracy
• Working in a collaborative team environment
• Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day
  We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our team click. We're a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day.
• At least 6 months experience in a high volume operations or administrative role
• Ability to work to deadlines and business goals in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent attention to detail, self motivation, strong organisational skills and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to complete tasks that are repetitive in nature
• Willingness to learn and adapt with ever evolving policies and procedures
• It would be great, but not essential, if you had familiarity with financial documents, bank statements and identification documents
• Able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI to streamline your daily tasks and improve your personal productivity
• Confident using approved AI tools safely and effectively to enhance your output and find a better way of working
  We're on a mission to back the UK's small businesses like no one else
• Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we're here to help them win. We've built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks. At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It's a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts. We're a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other's backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better. The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy Come and join a mission that matters!, We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We'll see you in our London office to collaborate - with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us! Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:
• Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
• Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
• Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
• Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
• Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.
• We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.