Customer Relationship Specialist

LGBT Jobs; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Close Brothers Invoice Finance team is hiring to manage onboarding and ongoing processing of finance applications, ensuring accuracy and timely updates for customers and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, adherence to regulatory standards, and a supportive, inclusive environment with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive with initiative and problem solving.
• Numerate with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales/Customers to smooth onboarding and setup.
• Process proposals with due diligence and regulatory checks.
• Handle enquiries by email or phone promptly.
• Manage in-life tasks: settlements, payments, refunds, updates.
• Adhere to Conduct Risk policies and regulatory expectations.
• Identify main risks and know how to mitigate them.

Skills

Independence

Team player

Proactive mindset

Numerate

Excellent communication

Job description

Pay: Competitive Basic Salary + Benefits + Discretionary Bonus

Highlighted points for this job

Role within the Invoice Finance Team

Hybrid working options available

Responsibility for finance applications processing

Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers Invoice Finance Team where you will provide an efficient and effective service to Hirers, Suppliers and Brokers (‘Customers’), appreciating their needs and requirements, working to exceed those wherever possible, along with providing solid and consistent support to the Sales team.

Working as part of the Client Services Ireland team our ideal team member will have previous experience in the processing and management of finance applications and agreements, ensuring an efficient and effective service to customers with excellent stakeholder management skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Sales/Customers to smooth the onboarding and agreement set-up processes with a focus on getting things right first time and providing an efficient, effective service to our customers, providing real-time updates to customers and other interested parties.
• Proposal processing, to include checks on customer & supplier due diligence, anti-money laundering (AML) CCR / Vision Net/ RBO, exposure check, connected lending checks, HPI and SME regulatory functions.
• Receive enquiries by email or telephone, addressing these effectively and in a timely manner.
• Process all requests for in-life tasks including settlement quotes, agreement settlement, reschedules, process card payments, refunds, and updates to account information.
• Appreciate and comply with Conduct Risk requirements to meet the Group’s Conduct Risk policies and the expectations of our regulators.
• See the main risks arising in your area of responsibility, how to mitigate them and escape where you are unable to comply.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• An ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven experience of working proactively and taking initiative
• Numerate with analytical ability
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, ability to communicate with both customers and colleagues at all levels of seniority and liaise effectively with other internal departments
• Previously provided excellent Customer support

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• An understanding of asset finance products
• Knowledge of SME regulation
• Previous experience with Asset Finance

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [e-mail] or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers:https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits:https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group

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