Associate

Shawbrook (incorporating ThinCats part of Shawbrook Bank) provides flexible cashflow lending solutions of between 3m and 25m supporting growth and acquisition across the UK.

We have a clear sector strategy real appetite to deploy capital and an experienced set of decision-makers. What turns that into a market position is execution and that is where this role sits. As Associate Transaction Management you will take live opportunities from term sheet through diligence credit legals and completion owning the process and the pace. You will also work alongside our Origination team on live pitches helping shape structures and pricing at the point where deals are won.

This is a role for someone who wants to be hands-on in transactions rather than one step removed from them and who wants their fingerprints on a franchise that is being built now rather than one that is already finished. You will benefit from:

• A clear sector strategies and genuine appetite to lend
• A highly collaborative team culture with strong support across Origination Credit Portfolio and Operations
• The ability to move at pace with conviction backed by experienced decision-makers
• Visible impact your deals your relationships your reputation in a growing franchise
• Structured development with a clear path towards Associate Director roles for those who deliver

Shape Deals That Drive Growth

• Work alongside experienced dealmakers to structure acquisition and growth financing for high-potential SMEs.
• Dive deep into financials build models and help craft tailored debt packages that unlock opportunity.
• Own key parts of the credit process; from due diligence to presenting your insights to Credit.

Fuel Origination & Market Presence

• Be part of the front line; supporting pitches attending market events and building relationships with advisors investors and management teams.
• Help grow Shawbrooks footprint in the SME leveraged finance space and contribute to our origination strategy.

Collaborate Across the Business

• Work closely with Credit Legal Finance and Portfolio Management to deliver seamless execution.
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to a high-performance collaborative team culture.

Champion Risk & Compliance

• Help maintain a strong risk and compliance framework across credit operational and reputational risks alongside regulatory dimensions.
• Spot issues early and contribute to a culture of proactive governance.

Qualifications :

• Degree/CFA/MBA/ACA or equivalent experience desirable
• Proven expereince in banking or finance.

Additional Information :

Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include:

• Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment
• Free access to Headspace a mindfulness & meditation digital health app
• Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns mental wellbeing and more general queries around family work housing and health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme & death in service

Your Lifestyle - Its important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when youre enjoying your leisure time.

• Minimum of 27 days holiday per year
• Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme
• Discounts on gym membership nationwide
• Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands
• Community support and charitable giving

Your Contribution - Were focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals.

• Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success
• Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time