THE ROLEWorking directly with OakNorth's Chief Lending Officer, you'll help grow and scale our UK and US lending businesses.This is a commercial, analytical and hands-on role. You'll shape strategy, assess growth opportunities and work with lending leadership and teams across the business to turn plans into results.You’ll be a trusted partner to the CLO — exercising independent judgement, anticipating what’s next and bringing structure without slowing decisions — and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.WHAT YOU'LL DOShape growth and strategyShape the growth strategy for UK and US lending, identifying opportunities across sectors, markets and segments and testing them with financial modelling and commercial judgementOwn the strategic planning rhythm — annual plans, budgets, targets and quarterly priorities — with Finance, Credit and lending leadershipTurn strategy into executionLead high-priority strategic and operational initiatives end to end, turning priorities into clear plans with milestones and ownersWork across Lending, Credit, Finance, Product, Technology and People to keep initiatives moving and remove barriersPartner with the CLO and build for scaleAct as a trusted partner to the CLO — preparing analysis and materials for executive, leadership and board discussions, and coordinating MBRs, QBRs and OKRsBuild the operating models, structures, hiring and capabilities needed to scale, simplifying through technology, automation and AITHE PROFILEWe are open on background. You may have worked in investment banking, private credit, commercial lending, strategy and operations, consulting, or as a Chief of Staff to a senior commercial leader. What matters most is how you think and your ability to turn strategy into results.YOU WILL BRING:Commercial and growth mindset — able to spot opportunities, size them and translate them into actionable plansStrategic and operational capability — thinks strategically while getting into the detail to deliverStrong executive partnership — confident with a fast-moving leader; independent judgement, clarity and constructive challenge without slowing decisionsEntrepreneurial approach — comfortable without a playbook, taking ownership in a high-growth environmentHigh energy, low ego and a hands-on approachFinancial services experience — strong preference for banking, lending, private credit or investment bankingWHAT WE OFFEREquity — we want you to have a stake in the business so our interests are aligned25 days’ holiday plus personalised benefits — opt in to what matters to youSubsidised private medical insurance with BupaEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveWellbeing and social events, plus an in-house Barista Bar in the London officeVolunteering time off to support causes that matter to youLocationLondonEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentDebt Finance
Chief of Staff – to the Chief Lending Officer employer: OakNorth Bank
At OakNorth, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As part of our Business Banking Deposits team in Manchester, you'll have the opportunity to influence the growth of a fast-paced business unit while enjoying competitive salaries, personalised benefits, and ample career development opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the world of business banking, all while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions and well-being.
