Graduate Finance Broker with a Top Commercial Finance Broker Firm

• With the Graduate Finance Broker role forming part of the company’s Career Development pathway, our client would provide you with: 

• Direct 1-2-1 mentorship, support and training from its Sales Directors and Senior Sales team across its 24-month Graduate Finance Broker training programme, rotating across four seats, through six-month intervals. The purpose is to expand your skill base by giving you the broadest exposure to senior members of the sales team, and a variety of customer types.  

• A clear progression pathway into a career as a qualified Commercial Finance Broker. With the company’s uncapped commission you could earn between £70,000 - £80,000 in your first fee earning year after completion of the 24-month training period, £85,000 - £120,000 in Year Two and £100,000 - £150,000 in Year Three. The on-target earnings are achievable and realistic as the majority of the company’s employees exceed their yearly targets.  

• Market-leading earning potential at the UK’s largest privately owned Commercial Finance Brokerage, upon successful completion of the 24-month development programme. Kick start your career at a City firm outside the City.  

• As you progress through your career, you will receive great employee perks, such as a gym membership, a company car allowance and private medical insurance, to name but a few.  

• The company was established in 2007 to provide UK SMEs with access to a range of finance options under one roof. It has now arranged over £1billion in funding for over 15,000 companies. 

• The company secures finance for businesses of all sizes via its own lending and panel of over 40 partners. It offers flexible payment terms, reducing large initial outlays and protecting cash-flow. 

• The company works with any type of private sector business. It has a long and successful history financing a variety of assets, quickly and easily. For UK SMEs looking to lease or purchase further equipment, release equity or simply borrow, the company can provide the required finance.  

What is the role? 

• As a Graduate Finance Broker you will conduct outbound sales activity to establish rapport and interest with potential new clients, ultimately building a pipeline and securing new business opportunities; 

• With a customer-centric approach, qualify client interest through a consultative sales process to understand their commercial standing and position the company’s financial solutions; 

• Write and prepare proposal documentation and credit applications as and when required, including working with clients to gather appropriate financial and non-financial paperwork; 

• Record all sales activity in the company’s CRM; 

• Build and maintain a pipeline of live opportunities; and 

• Any other appropriate job duties in line with the associated skill and experience of the post holder. 

• Individuals who are success-driven and winning motivated. If coming third is good enough for you, please do not apply; 

• Motivated and driven individuals with a flair for sales; 

• An individual who plays sport competitively and to a high level will be more suited to the competitive working environment. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely whilst building rapport and trust;  

• Minimum of AAB at A Level and a 2.1, or above, University Degree across any discipline; 

• Resilient with the capability to work under pressure in a fast-paced meritocratic environment; 

• Strong commercial acumen, with an interest in business;  

• Dynamic individuals with an entrepreneurial, self-starter approach; and 

• Positive and engaging telephone manner.  

• You are looking for an Analyst position and you are not hard-working or competitive. 

• You are not located within a one-hour commuting distance of the office and not willing to relocate for the opportunity if necessary – this can be discussed further during the interview process.  

• You do not want to learn how to work well under pressure and prefer not to work alongside senior members of a team. 

• You do not want to develop your entrepreneurial spirit and learn how to liaise and build long-lasting relationships with a range of clients.