Wholesale Lending Services Vice President

J.P. Morgan; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm seeks an experienced Vice President for Wholesale Lending Services in Bournemouth. In this role, you will lead teams, manage operational functions, and drive strategic initiatives across lending services. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial services, a track record in leading teams, and strong skills in compliance and client management. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of lending services while fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial services, preferably in loan operations.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment and its impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams for execution and servicing of loan transactions.
• Oversee trade processing and compliance with operational policies.
• Build high-performing teams and manage talent development.
• Drive client service culture and optimize processes.
• Implement technology solutions and lead change management.

Skills

Leadership in financial services

Regulatory knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of loan operations

Client relationship management

Job description

Wholesale Lending Services (WLS) is expanding its footprint in Bournemouth and is seeking experienced Vice Presidents to lead and manage operational functions across a range of lending services. Join us in Bournemouth and help shape the future of Wholesale Lending Services.

As a Wholesale Lending Services Vice President within the Wholesale Lending Services team, you will play a pivotal role in building high-performing teams, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence throughout the loan lifecycle. You will collaborate with global partners and stakeholders, influence key outcomes, and foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to shape the future of lending services, develop talent, and make a significant impact on the organisation.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams responsible for the execution, servicing, and origination of syndicated and bilateral loan transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across the loan lifecycle.
• Oversee trade processing controls, order entry, trade execution, and settlement, ensuring alignment with operational policies and industry standards.
• Build and cultivate high-performing teams through attracting, developing, and retaining top talent; promote a strong performance management discipline and succession planning.
• Drive a culture of excellent client service, developing programs to enhance processes, reduce risk, and increase scalability.
• Create and promote a robust controls environment, building partnerships with key control stakeholders through effective communication and governance.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with global stakeholders, business teams, and support functions, acting as an ambassador for WLS.
• Implement technology solutions, ensure regulatory compliance, establish performance metrics, and lead change management initiatives.
• Implement automation technologies and data analysis techniques to optimise trading and lending systems, enhance efficiency, and inform strategic decisions.
• Represent WLS in business and risk forums, supporting audit cycles and providing complex operational summaries.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering professional growth and creating a resilient and inclusive work environment.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Extensive experience in financial services, preferably in loan operations or related areas, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams in complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment and its impact on business strategy.
• Advanced knowledge of market products, order execution, trade execution, and settlement, with experience in automation technologies and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, driving mutually beneficial outcomes through clear, consistent communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to set long-term goals and develop actionable plans to optimise processes and achieve strategic objectives.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and multicultural environment, promoting inclusivity and understanding.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities & skills

• Demonstrated leadership experience within a financial institution, with advanced knowledge of loan origination, servicing, and transaction execution principles and practices.
• Experience with LMA standard documentation and knowledge of the LMA Standard Terms and Conditions.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, leveraging strong proficiency in using loan origination and servicing software and tools.
• Skilled in managing change initiatives, utilising market product knowledge to adapt lending services to evolving market conditions, technologies, and client needs.
• Proficiency in developing quantitative reports to analyse performance and inform data-driven decision-making.
• Developing proficiency in leveraging technology, including AI/ML, to create innovative lending solutions.
• Expertise in managing multiple teams and managers, ensuring effective coordination and leadership across diverse groups.