Vargo Group
Lending Manager
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Job Description
Location
Hastings / Hybrid (Remote considered)
Package
Competitive Salary + Attractive Benefits
Contract
Full-Time, Permanent
About The Opportunity
An established, high-growth responsible lender is seeking an experienced Lending Manager to join their team. This role is ideal for a process-driven financial professional with a background in commercial lending or consumer lending who excels at balancing diligent risk assessment with a top-tier, customer-focused approach.
Working with start-ups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses, you will play a key role in managing loan applications through the end-to-end lifecycle, driving economic growth while delivering exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Application Management: Guide loan applications from initial enquiry through to credit decision and completion.
- Financial Analysis: Evaluate business plans, accounts, cashflow forecasts, and management information to determine viability and repayment capacity.
- Credit Reporting: Prepare clear, high-quality credit reports and evidence-based recommendations.
- Due Diligence & Compliance: Ensure all lending decisions strictly adhere to scheme policy, credit guidelines, and compliance standards.
- Customer & Partner Engagement: Serve as a trusted point of contact for applicants, maintaining accurate CRM records and nurturing external referral partner relationships.
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Candidate Profile
- Background: Proven experience in commercial lending, consumer lending, underwriting, banking, or business finance.
- Analytical Skills: Solid understanding of financial accounts, cashflow analysis, affordability, and risk assessment.
- Process-Driven: Strong organizational ability to manage a pipeline of multiple cases efficiently while maintaining high standards of compliance and diligence.
- Customer-Centric Mindset: Excellent communication skills with a track record of supporting clients through structured processes.
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What’s On Offer
- Meaningful work delivering finance with a tangible economic and social impact.
- Flexible working arrangements (Hybrid / Remote options).
- Collaborative, supportive team culture with strong opportunities for professional growth.
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