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
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Application Management: Guide loan applications from initial enquiry through to credit decision and completion.
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Financial Analysis: Evaluate business plans, accounts, cashflow forecasts, and management information to determine viability and repayment capacity.
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Credit Reporting: Prepare clear, high-quality credit reports and evidence-based recommendations.
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Due Diligence & Compliance: Ensure all lending decisions strictly adhere to scheme policy, credit guidelines, and compliance standards.
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Customer & Partner Engagement: Serve as a trusted point of contact for applicants, maintaining accurate CRM records and nurturing external referral partner relationships.
Candidate Profile
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Background: Proven experience in commercial lending, consumer lending, underwriting, banking, or business finance.
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Analytical Skills: Solid understanding of financial accounts, cashflow analysis, affordability, and risk assessment.
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Process-Driven: Strong organizational ability to manage a pipeline of multiple cases efficiently while maintaining high standards of compliance and diligence.
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Customer-Centric Mindset: Excellent communication skills with a track record of supporting clients through structured processes.
What’s on Offer
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Meaningful work delivering finance with a tangible economic and social impact.
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Flexible working arrangements (Hybrid / Remote options).
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Collaborative, supportive team culture with strong opportunities for professional growth.
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Lending Manager in Hastings employer: Vargo Group
Vargo Group is an exceptional employer in North Wales, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to meaningful projects that support local businesses. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and community engagement, Vargo Group stands out as a rewarding place to build a career in investment management.
