Our client is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Their culture gives them the edge: they work hard to find colleagues who’ll think out of the ordinary and they put them in environments where they’ll flourish. They combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

The Corporate Treasury Business in the Private Companies Group at our client’s company has set up a new dedicated origination team in 2022. The team is an essential driver for our client’s ambitious growth plan. The team will be responsible for identifying and making first contact new-to-bank companies in the UK.

The role:

• This strategic sales team is geared around foreign exchange risk solutions. As part of a robust growth plan for the Private Companies Treasury Team, you will actively engage in originating leads across a range of different sectors. From research to first contact with C-level executives all the way through to booking meetings with the sales team. All the while putting the client’s needs at heart to help them achieve their growth goals.
• You would be responsible for promoting the brand and its values, acting as an ambassador for the corporate treasury team, looking at a range of UK companies. Front office style of role being client facing, personable and willing to engage with clients around the corporate treasury offering.
• Creating and managing your own funnel of leads including self-sourced leads through cold calling and networking.
• Staying up to date on market trends to ensure prospects are well informed (excellent commercial awareness).
• Being able to explain how current events can move the market and why that matters to businesses in a simple and efficient manner.

Our client is built around a flat structure you will be working in a culture where everyone in the department is willing to give you some time if you need/want to learn more about certain aspects of the job.

The job requires an elevated level of autonomy. We aim for you to be independent in the work with your lead generation, research and reaching out to clients as this really is the bedrock of the role and the foundation for your success.

Career development

Break into the finance industry with a fantastic opportunity within the bank, with comprehensive training and clear growth into a diverse range of roles. Our client prides itself on seeing its employees as individuals and empowering them to reach their full potential.

A finance background is preferred but not required – only an open mind and an eagerness for continued learning. The role offers a clear path for enrichment and long-term development in all facets of a high-paced sales environment.

You will be joining a diverse team of individuals with keen drive and passion for creating new business opportunities. Thus, being well equipped with the professional tools and environment to really accelerate your career goals.

Previous members of the origination team have gone on to advance their career by joining the sales team, dealing team, so advancement is a real possibility for those willing to put in the time and effort.