We are recruiting a senior position for our brand new Commercial Finance team at BHP.
Following the appointment of Dan Summerfield, we’re looking for a senior operator in the business finance world with a proven track record to join our Sheffield or Chesterfield office. You’ll have sound knowledge of commercial finance market, products and solutions, strong lender relationships and experience with servicing new and existing clients. In return, you’ll have endless potential to grow your own service with leads aplenty from within the firm, and a highly competitive salary on offer.
Generate new business enquiries, understand funding requirements, assessing opportunity and eligibility and presenting funding proposals on behalf of BHP clients to the market
Assist the client in identifying the most appropriate funding solution, establish the client/lender relationship and manage the application process to completion
Maintain strong working relationships with the lender panel
Oversee accurate recording on the lender platform, CRM systems and pipeline, including quotations
Work to establish BHP Commercial Finance brand presence in client and lender markets for the South Yorkshire/North Derbyshire region
Utilise product and market expertise to build an external pipeline of new target clients
Build strong relationships with BHP clients and staff, increasing knowledge and understanding of the Commercial Finance offering to leverage cross-selling
Compliance with all mandatory policies and adherence to operational procedures to maintain internal controls
Previous experience in a commercial finance or banking and finance role(s)
Experience in providing an efficient, friendly and professional point of contact for clients.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills utilised in a client management and business development setting.
Enthusiastic, proactive, self-motivated to build internal relationships across different service lines.
Confident and articulate with a strong attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritise workloads to meet strict deadlines.
Confident in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, along with a good working knowledge of industry software such as back-office systems, platforms and illustration tools.
Finance/banking industry qualifications (desired)