Fintellect Recruitment
Business Development Director
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About the Company
A global Fintech that has been in the UK for some time. This is one of the market leading providers within its field, offering tailored Invoice Finance solutions into the SME market.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Business Development Director to drive the commercial growth across the UK. Operating on a remote, UK-wide basis, you will be responsible for sourcing, structuring, and deploying Invoice Finance and Asset Based Lending solutions to small, medium-sized, and corporate enterprises (SMEs). The successful candidate will possess an extensive, pre-existing professional network of active introducers and a proven track record of securing new business via intermediaries into the Invoice Finance sector.
Responsibilities
- Origination & Growth: Identify and secure new Invoice Finance opportunities across the UK, managing the end-to-end sales lifecycle from initial lead generation to ultimate facility payout and onboarding.
- Network Management: Cultivate, maintain, and systematically expand a robust network of commercial intermediaries, including finance brokers, accountants, corporate finance advisors, insolvency practitioners, and commercial solicitors.
- Deal Structuring: Assess client working capital needs, review financial statements/debtor ledgers, and expertly structure bespoke factoring and invoice discounting facilities to meet client needs while managing risk.
- Credit Collaboration: Write comprehensive new business proposals and work closely with internal risk and credit committees to ensure seamless, compliant, and prompt deal sanctions.
- Market Presence: Act as a senior brand ambassador at regional and national industry networking events, maintaining high market visibility across the UK asset-finance sector.
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Qualifications
- ABFA/UK Finance qualifications are highly desirable but not mandatory if supported by an exemplary billing track record.
- A clean UK driving licence is required.
Required Skills
- Industry Expertise: Minimal 5 years of senior-level business development experience specifically within Invoice Finance or Asset Based Lending.
- Established Intermediary Panel: A demonstrable, active, and loyal network of professional introducers spanning the UK.
- Commercial & Credit Acumen: Deep capability in interpreting management accounts, financial forecasts, debtor ledgers, and complex corporate structures.
- Self-Starter Mentality: Highly motivated to operate autonomously in a remote, national capacity, with excellent time management and regional travel flexibility.
- Communication: Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and face-to-face pitching skills.
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Preferred Skills
- A clean UK driving licence is required.
Pay range and compensation package
- Competitive base salary up to £95,000
- Uncapped performance-related bonus scheme
- Comprehensive private healthcare and life assurance policies
- Company pension contributions
- Flexible hybrid/remote workspace model
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