Job Description

Account Manager - Asset Finance

We are looking for an Account Manager in our Asset Finance team.
The role sits within our wider Marketplace team who specifically represents what we see as the future of how we can 'build a better financial world' for SMEs in the UK. Working in Sales, you will be working in a vibrant and ambitious team.

Who are we?

We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.

At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That's why we've made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.


With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.


We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.

The role

As an Asset Finance Specialist for the Marketplace team you'll give our customers exceptional service in managing all kinds of equipment funding applications to 3rd party lender partners. Working closely with both internal and external teams, you will structure and manage these applications from start to completion and provide the client with an in-depth understanding of the range of asset finance solutions available.Engage with SMEs in inbound as well as outbound calls/emails/sms Understand credit applications and be able to give ad-hoc guidance on credit worthiness. Gather all relevant documents so applications are well packaged, can move forward and be submitted to 3rd party lenders Know everything about our partners' products so you can confidently present the right options to our clients Provide timely updates for ongoing cases, answering questions related to specific applications or product queries Understand that all lenders operate differently, respect their process and build excellent individual relationships with them Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day

What we're looking for

Experience working in Asset Finance or wider commercial finance lending Able to build and maintain long lasting business relationships Motivated and results-oriented and want to achieve and exceed targets Intent on having an impact on the business and processes, and proactively bring innovative ideas
At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements.

Want to learn more?

We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year 6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com And we're still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.

Why join us?

At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.
As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!


We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.
A few highlights:

Flexibility:

We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to you and your family's needs.

Health:

Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps) access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16.

Wealth:

Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax-advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.

Development:

Dedicated annual Learning & Development allowance and full access to internal learning platform.

Lifestyle:

Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, and more!

And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.

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