Portfolio Manager Asset Based Lending, Corporate and International

A rare opportunity has arisen, to join a global banking brand and one of the leading providers of Asset Based Lending in the UK in their Large corporate and International Portfolio team. You will be responsible for the day to day management of a portfolio of complex lending facilities relating to large corporate organisations, typically turning over between £20M - £250M per annum.

Responsibilities include:

• Relationship management of client facilities including: Bilateral facilities; Syndications (acting either as facility Agent or Participant); Multi-Local; Back-to-Back; Receivable Purchase (Off-Balance sheet).
• Managing 15-25 clients within Corporate (£20mln - £250mln turnover) and International (>£250mln) segments with income =>£50k per annum.
• To aid client retention and portfolio growth through strong collaborative relationships with them and addressing the client’s needs, utilising your product suite through a deep understanding of their business and the marketplace whilst balancing the needs and interests of your own company.
• Assisting with on-boarding of new clients alongside Business Development colleagues and attracting new clients through leveraging relationships with clients and Key Business Introducers alike
• Daily Monitoring of portfolio risk via a number of channels and reporting to Credit Risk where risk issues are identified.
• Ensuring clients remain compliant with credit approvals and the Debts Purchase Agreement as appropriate.
• Proactive collaboration with Asset Management on both risk and retention issues ensuring good communication channels are maintained.
• Maintaining and proactively managing client facility plans & proposals for retention and future growth opportunities.
• Maintaining client profitability through active price / fee management

The successful candidate will ideally be able to display the following skills / behaviours:

• Relationship Management experience within Invoice Finance/Asset Based Lending and/or wider Commercial Lending is essential.
• This is an opportunity for an ambitious, career minded commercial financial professional looking to progress their career with a forward-thinking international business.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of Receivables Finance and knowledge of ABL products.
• UK Finance IF/ABL Certificate or higher equivalent.
• Highly self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with Clients, Key Business Introducers, and other key stakeholders.
• To work collaboratively with your colleagues within Sales, Risk and Operations to ensure
  effective delivery of client service throughout the lifetime of the client.
• To develop and maintain the company’s brand and business reputation in the local area.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Proven credit and deal structuring skills - with the ability to articulate / write concise and well-reasoned applications and prudently control lending book.
• Undertake client visits.
• Results orientated.
• Resilience
• Team Player

You will be rewarded with a market leading salary and package, in addition to an outstanding opportunity to develop your career.