Operations Manager - Asset Finance - UK and Ireland
Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:45am to 5:45pm London, UK Time; 8 hours per day with 1 hour unpaid break; 40 hours per week
Contract: Independent Contractor
Client Overview:
Join a pioneering asset financing company at the forefront of the green energy revolution. With over a decade of experience and a global presence, this innovative firm specializes in providing financing solutions for decarbonization assets aimed at commercial clients. Their product portfolio includes solar systems, energy storage solutions, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and electric vehicles themselves. This company is committed to driving sustainable business practices and playing a pivotal role in advancing green technologies across multiple regions.
Job Description:
As the Operations Manager for Asset Finance in the UK and Ireland, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing the company's credit operations in this rapidly growing market. Your focus will be on overseeing day-to-day lending operations, ensuring efficient credit processes, and maintaining high standards of operational excellence. You will lead a team of four, concentrating on credit management, operational efficiency, and process improvement within the asset finance domain.
This role combines hands-on operational management with strategic thinking, placing you at the heart of the company's efforts to finance green energy assets. You will be instrumental in helping businesses across the UK and Ireland transition toward sustainability through effective and robust lending practices.
Responsibilities:
- Credit Operations Management: Oversee and optimize the entire credit process, from initial application through to settlement. Develop and maintain credit matrices and lending criteria specific to green energy assets.
- Agreement Structuring and Documentation: Lead the structuring and documentation of financing agreements, ensuring they meet both company and regulatory standards.
- Settlement and Remittance Procedures: Manage and refine settlement and remittance procedures to ensure efficient and accurate financial transactions.
- Team Leadership and Development: Coach and develop a team of four, focusing on improving their understanding of credit operations, lending processes, and industry-specific knowledge.
- Process Improvement: Continuously refine operational processes, scripts, and policies to enhance efficiency and maintain high service standards in lending operations.
- Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct thorough financial analysis and risk assessments specific to asset finance, ensuring all loans meet stringent company criteria and regulatory standards.
- Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all lending operations comply with local regulatory requirements, staying informed of industry trends particularly in the decarbonization asset market.
- Operational Efficiency: Implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency in credit and lending processes, contributing to the company's growth in the UK and Ireland market.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in asset finance operations and loan management, particularly from the lender's perspective.
- Deep understanding of credit matrices, lending criteria, and risk assessment in asset finance.
- Proven experience in structuring and documenting financing agreements.
- Strong knowledge of settlement and remittance procedures in lending operations.
- Experience in managing and improving credit operations teams.
- Familiarity with the green energy sector, particularly in decarbonization assets such as solar systems, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure.
- Track record of implementing and improving lending processes and operational scripts.
Scope:
- Lead credit operations for asset finance in the UK and Ireland, focusing on operational excellence and process improvement.
- Oversee the entire lending lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement credit strategies aligned with the company's risk appetite and growth objectives.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and stay informed about trends in green energy finance.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams to align credit operations with company-wide objectives.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced asset finance operations professional passionate about combining robust lending practices with the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.
Benefits
Independent Contractor Perks
- HMO Coverage for eligible locations
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Steady freelance job
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