Senior Asset-Based Lending Growth Director

Aldermore Bank; Harrow; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Aldermore Bank is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow our Asset Based Lending (ABL) offering for UK SMEs. This field-based role offers real autonomy and the chance to originate and shape high-value transactions (£0.5m-£50m), while building long-term introducer partnerships across the corporate finance community.

You will manage the full sales process end-to-end, from initial enquiry to onboarding, prepare credit submissions, and stay close to market trends.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in originating ABL transactions (£0.5m–£50m).
• Established introducers network across corporate finance, accounting and broker communities.
• Strong understanding of ABL structures (receivables, inventory, plant & machinery, property).
• Confident financial analysis skills to interpret accounts and forecasts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a collaborative approach.
• Organisational skills to manage a busy pipeline and deliver at pace.

Responsibilities

• Originating new ABL opportunities and delivering new business volumes in line with growth plans.
• Building and maintaining high-quality relationships with introducers including corporate finance advisers, accountants, brokers and other professionals.
• Managing the full sales process end-to-end, from initial enquiry through to onboarding.
• Preparing clear, accurate credit submissions to support underwriting and approvals.
• Staying close to the ABL market—understanding competitor offerings, pricing, trends and risks.
• Working with Risk, Operations and Relationship Management to ensure great customer and introducer experiences.
• Upholding conduct standards, TCF requirements and FCA expectations relevant to the role.

Skills

ABL transactions

Introducers network

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Pipeline management

Job description

Aldermore Bank is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow our Asset Based Lending (ABL) offering for UK SMEs. This field-based role offers real autonomy and the chance to originate and shape high-value transactions (£0.5m-£50m), while building long-term introducer partnerships across the corporate finance community.

You will manage the full sales process end-to-end, from initial enquiry to onboarding, prepare credit submissions, and stay close to market trends.