Aldermore Group – why we exist
Let us tell you a bit about us
We’re Aldermore – the award-winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we're backing more people to go for it.
We thrive by saying “yes” to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their start-ups; we give first-timers a leg-up on to the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers choose MotoNovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike.
This is where you come in. We are on a journey. A journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose.
Let us tell you a bit about the opportunity
Join our dynamic Football Finance team and help shape a unique proposition in the sports finance market. As a Business Development Specialist, you’ll play a key role in supporting new business, building strong relationships with football clubs, and assist the growth of our tailored funding solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to combine commercial acumen with a passion for the sports industry while contributing to Aldermore’s success.
What will your day look like?
* Support new business opportunities within the football finance market to meet growth targets.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring excellent service and supporting renewals.
* Prepare and support credit proposals, legal documentation, and transaction completion processes.
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth deal execution and compliance with risk frameworks.
* Maintain accurate customer records and monitor repayments and on-going conditions.
* Contribute to product development and operational improvements to enhance the Football Finance proposition.
What do we expect from you?
* Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within financial services or sports markets.
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify growth opportunities.
* Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to manage risk effectively while delivering customer-focused solutions.
* Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Knowledge of the UK sports market, particularly football, is desirable but not essential.
What can you expect from us?
* A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers.
* A growing organisation that means there are lots of opportunities to progress
* A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
* And of course, you will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.
Still curious?
Join us and we’ll make the same promises to you as a colleague, as we do to each of our customers. We’re committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. We welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.
Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks