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Job Description Summary

Based in the North and Specific to the Mid Corporate sector - Takes ownership for and guides others to maintain a strong profile in the marketplace to identify and deliver high quality new business opportunities by utilising SMC products for both new and existing bank clients

Job Description

At Lloyds Banking Group we’re driven by a clear purpose - to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are passionate about making a difference to customers, businesses, and communities.

Our Commercial Banking division has business clients across a wide variety of sectors - from small businesses to multinational corporations. Many of the clients we support are household names, driving UK growth, and we've pledged to help the UK economy recover by helping British industry.

The Invoice finance Team plays a key part of the cashflow solution for many trading businesses and is a growth product both within LBG and the UK generally, making this an exciting area to develop a career within the wider Group.

The role
We have an  opportunity to join the Northern Invoice Finance Team as one of our Business Development Directors, supporting the Mid Corporate sector. This senior role requires a strong profile in the marketplace to identify and deliver high quality new business opportunities, by utilising SMC products for both new and existing bank clients.

What you'd be doing...
â–ª Manage,  develop and deliver new Invoice Finance  opportunities  in the LBG Mid Corporate sector (mid tier companies, multinational corporates, etc.)
â–ª Meet the needs of  new and existing LBG customers  funding requirements  related to complex, often customised products and services.
â–ª Analyses and evaluates the feasibility/relevance of  the proposed financial requirements, then develops and provides an Invoice Finance solution as necessary,  with guidance from senior colleagues and/or supervises activities performed by a financial product development/specialist team.
â–ª Takes ownership for implementing, developing and maintaining a professional  introducer network in order  to deliver new business opportunities.
â–ª Identifies shortcomings, then suggests and implements improvements to existing business practices where appropriate.

What we need from you...
•    A Knowledge of Invoice Finance is a key requirement.
•    A strong understanding of P&L drivers, business accounts and financial analysis.
•    A proficiency in the credit and underwriting process and a fluency in all manner of financial documents- able to analyse, draw insights and make financial services recommendations.
•    You'll need to demonstrate how you're wired into local networks with extensive connections in the professional space and able to use these for business development opportunities
•    A team player who's also a natural at nurturing and coaching other team members.

What can we offer you in return?
It is a very exciting time to join Lloyds Banking Group. Together we'll continue our market leading, ground breaking transformation and you'll help us realise the Group's vision to become the Best Bank for Customers. Here, you'll grow as a person and develop your career.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll receive;
•    Discretionary bonus and share plans
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    Pension, where we'll give up to a max of 15%
•    30 days leave plus bank holidays
•    A flexible cash pot (4% of base salary) to spend on benefits

In return for your expertise, you'll enjoy our total dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We'll help you perform at your best today, so you can fulfil all your potential in the future.

We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation.

We've gained industry recognition including Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Top 30 Employer for Working Families, Gold Standard 2014 from the Business Disability Forum and Top 50 Employer for Women.

We'll ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain recover. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.