The Vacancy
Business Development Manager (ABL)
Aldermore Group – why we exist
Let us tell you a bit about us
We’re Aldermore – the award-winning bank, trusted by over a quarter of a million customers. With specialist mortgages, savings and business finance solutions, we’re backing more people to go for it.
We champion entrepreneurial spirit, support first‑time buyers, open up the lending market, and power thousands of vehicle purchases through MotoNovo Finance every week.
This is where you come in. We’re on a journey to deliver on our purpose — backing more people to go for it, in life and business.
Let us tell you a bit about the opportunity
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to help grow our Asset Based Lending (ABL) offering, working with businesses across the UK who need flexible working capital solutions. This is an exciting role right at the heart of driving growth in the SME market.
You won’t just be managing accounts — you’ll be originating and shaping complex, high‑value ABL transactions (£0.5m–£50m), building long‑term introducer partnerships, and representing Aldermore in a competitive marketplace. With real autonomy in a field‑based role and exposure to senior stakeholders, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a visible impact in a specialist lending environment.
What will your day look like?
You’ll be:
1. Originating new ABL opportunities and delivering new business volumes in line with our growth plans.
2. Building and maintaining high‑quality relationships with introducers including corporate finance advisers, accountants, brokers and other professionals.
3. Managing the full sales process end-to-end, from initial enquiry through to onboarding.
4. Preparing clear, accurate credit submissions to support efficient underwriting and approvals.
5. Staying close to the ABL market — understanding competitor offerings, pricing, trends and risks.
6. Working collaboratively with teams across Risk, Operations and Relationship Management to ensure great customer and introducer experiences.
7. Upholding conduct standards, TCF requirements and FCA expectations relevant to the role.
What do we expect from you?
We’re looking for someone who can bring:
8. A proven track record in originating ABL transactions within the £0.5m–£50m range.
9. An established network of introducers across corporate finance, accounting and broker communities.
10. Strong understanding of ABL structures (receivables, inventory, plant & machinery, property).
11. Confident financial analysis skills, able to interpret accounts and forecasts.
12. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative approach.
13. Organisational skills to manage a busy pipeline and deliver at pace.
What can you expect from us?
14. A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers
15. A growing organisation that means there’s lots of opportunities to progress
16. A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one
17. 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 we do to our customers. We’re committed to an environment that values respect, diversity and compassion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
Please note: we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.
Behaviour Framework
Our behavioural framework underpins our purpose and strategic drivers, as it outlines the behaviours we need to demonstrate in order to succeed. Where our strategic drivers (Stay Ahead Propositions, Relationships That Last and Progressive Platform) outline what we need to do to succeed, our behaviours guide us in how. In your second interview, we’ll ask you to talk through some examples where you’ve demonstrated these behaviours in your previous roles.
The Benefits
As you would expect, we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package, and you’ll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us.
Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do, but these will give you an idea of what to expect:
18. Discretionary bonus scheme
19. Aviva Digital GP
20. Bus And Tram Benefit
21. Employee Assistance Programme
22. Eyecare Voucher & Display Screens/Desk Set-Up
23. Flu Jab Vouchers
24. Group Income Protection
25. Life Assurance
26. Metrolink Annual Pass & Clipper Ticket
27. Microsoft Discounts
28. Private Medical Insurance Shopping Discounts
29. Toothfairy
30. Your Workplace Pension
31. Hybrid Working
32. Critical Illness
33. Cycle To Work
34. Dental Insurance
35. Give As You Earn
36. Government Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
37. Octopus Electric Vehicles
38. Save Our Planet
39. Season Ticket Loan
40. Spouse Or Partner Life Assurance
41. Technology
42. Wearable Technology
43. Wellbeing App
44. Will Writing
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