Business Development & Brokerage Lead – Remote role
About the Company
The group is made up of two established divisions, a growing UK Alternative Finance lender and a a Brokerage division that has been active for several years and is now ready for its next phase of growth.
The Opportunity
This is a unique and highly entrepreneurial role for someone who wants to take real ownership of a business unit and shape its long‑term direction. This role sits in the brokerage arm, working with both existing customers and new inbound and outbound leads. The role involves assessing each opportunity and deciding whether to:
- Write the deal directly using their in‑house lending products, or
- Broker the deal externally through a panel of trusted lenders when it falls outside internal criteria.
The owners are looking for someone who can lead, grow, and ultimately scale this division, with the clear potential to build a team around you as the business expands. This is a remote role with occasional team meetings in London and Manchester.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop the brokerage division day‑to‑day
- Assess incoming leads and existing database opportunities
- Place deals either internally or externally depending on suitability
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a panel of lenders
- Identify opportunities to expand the division’s reach and revenue
- Work closely with the founders to shape long‑term strategy
- Lay the foundations for future team growth and leadership
- Ensure compliance, quality, and excellent customer outcomes
What They’re Looking For
- Experience in commercial finance, brokerage, or SME lending
- Strong understanding of working capital products
- Someone commercially minded, proactive, and hands‑on
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership
- Ambition to grow a division and eventually lead a team
- A relationship‑builder who enjoys both sales and structuring deals
Why This Role Is Unique
- You’re not just joining – you’re building a business
- Working closely with owners and decision‑makers
- Clear autonomy and progression
- A blend of lending, brokerage, and business development
- The chance to shape processes, strategy, and culture from the ground up
How to Apply: Please attach your CV to this job posting. Due to the high volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to every applicant.
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