Loan Operations Analyst

Funding Circle; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Barista coffee

Subsidised lunches

Flexible culture

Job summary

Funding Circle in London is seeking an enthusiastic admin professional to support our loan application process. This hybrid role involves reviewing financial documents and processing applications to help UK small businesses access funding quickly.

You will perform KYC checks, escalate issues to AML/Fraud teams, and use multiple systems to gather information. The role rewards strong attention to detail, quality assurance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months in a high-volume admin or operations role.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt with evolving policies.
• Familiarity with financial documents and bank statements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review financial accounts, bank statements and risk reports to process loan applications.
• Perform KYC checks during borrower onboarding and escalate to AML/Fraud teams when required.
• Use third-party systems to collect information on the applicant and their business.
• Conduct rigorous QA to reconcile documents and data for completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate within a team and proactively mitigate risks.

Skills

Admin experience

High-volume operations

Attention to detail

Deadlines oriented

AI tools

KYC familiarity

Financial documents familiarity

Tools

KYC systems

Job description

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!

[Read our Impact Report] | [See our Trustpilot]

The role

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

What we’re looking for

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 building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

Why join us?

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.

Ready to join a mission that matters? We’d love to chat!