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Working at Cambridge & Counties Bank.

As we continue to grow and develop, we’ll be looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

Whether you are just launching your banking career or bringing your expertise with you, we’d love to hear from you.

Our current vacancies
Commercial Manager (12 month FTC)
Reading
HR & Systems Administrator
Leicester
Senior Credit Underwriter - Asset Finance
Reading
Credit Underwriter – Asset Finance
Reading

Commercial Manager (12 month FTC)

Location: Reading with hybrid working  Salary: £60,000-£65,000pa 

We are looking for someone to support the Asset Finance (AF) & Classic, Vintage & Sports Cars (CV&S) sales teams in the submission of Mid-Large ticket credit submissions- these are applications for facilities more than £500k total proposed exposure.

You would manage the existing customer portfolio of customers for both Asset Finance and CV&S, which includes all Balloon refinance, annual reviews, Novation and any BSU duties.

You would work as a conduit between the Asset Finance Sales and Credit teams to ensure the smooth and timely processing of decisions.

If you like to be part of continuing to build on our external reputation as a lender of choice, then we would love to hear from you! 

About you

For this role you will need the following skills and experience:

  • Deep knowledge of Asset Finance, products, customer types, asset types, risk and mitigants
  • Demonstrable experience in writing credit submissions
  • Good working knowledge of the UK Asset Finance Market
  • Broad experience of asset types
  • Broad experience of asset values and depreciation curves
  • Excellent knowledge of credit bureaus and typical information pertinent with an application
  • Compliance and regulatory knowledge
  • Knowledge of CRAs
  • Experience of liaising with customers/brokers re credit risk applications and HNWI finance specialisms

  • PC literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Vienna, VAS, Brego
  • Knowledge of Conduct Risk and Treating Customers Fairly requirements
  • Knowledge and experience of working in a Specialist Car Finance environment desirable

What we offer

  • 10% employer pension contributions
  • Bonus Scheme
  • 30 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Sell Holiday scheme
  • Hybrid working policy as standard and other flexible working options welcomed
  • Private Medical Insurance including optical and dental cover from day one
  • Life Cover at 4x salary from day one
  • Income Protection cover
  • Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
  • Interest-free personal loans for various purposes
  • Perkbox membership (discounts on shopping, restaurants, cinema, and lots more)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay policies
  • Various learning and development opportunities available
  • Free tea, coffee and milk
  • Christmas and summer parties
  • A Colleague Forum, a Green Environmental Action Team, Charities Committee and numerous opportunities to give back to the community, and more …

Diversity and Inclusion

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
We are committed to equal treatment of all colleagues and potential colleagues, including those with criminal records.

If you are successful in your application for employment, we will carry out pre-employment screening including use of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For a full job description, please email [email protected] 

Thank you. 

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HR & Systems Administrator

Location: Leicester with hybrid working  

Salary: £30,000-£32,000pa

​We are looking for someone to be the lead administrator and internal contact for all people-related systems, data and processes.

You will play a key part in the implementation and optimisation of all HR systems, ensuring they are configured correctly, used to their full potential and that data inputs and outputs are accurate. 

You will be the super user for all HR systems and Data Champion, responsible for development and production of management information for both the HR function and business managers. 

You would also support the wider team with all HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Learning & Development, Health & Safety, and Facilities administration.

If you have previous experience of HR and/or payroll processes, then we would love to hear from you! ​

About you​

For this role you will need the following skills and experience:

  • Previous experience of HR and payroll processes and administering HR and Payroll systems
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and able to confidently work with and interpret HR data
  • Confident in using reporting software
  • Methodical and analytical approach, with high level of attention to detail
  • Organised with the ability to meet deadlines

What we offer

  • 10% employer pension contributions
  • Bonus Scheme
  • 30 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Sell Holiday scheme
  • Hybrid working policy as standard and other flexible working options welcomed
  • Private Medical Insurance including optical and dental cover from day one
  • Life Cover at 4x salary from day one
  • Income Protection cover
  • Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
  • Interest-free personal loans for various purposes
  • Perkbox membership (discounts on shopping, restaurants, cinema, and lots more)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay policies
  • Various learning and development opportunities available
  • Free tea, coffee and milk
  • Christmas and summer parties
  • A Wellbeing Team, a Colleague Forum, a Green Environmental Action Team, Charities Committee and numerous opportunities to give back to the community, and more …

Diversity and Inclusion

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.We are committed to equal treatment of all colleagues and potential colleagues, including those with criminal records.

If you are successful in your application for employment, we will carry out pre-employment screening including use of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For a full job description, please email [email protected]

Thank you. ​

​

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Senior Credit Underwriter - Asset Finance

Location: Reading or Leicester with hybrid working  

Salary: £60,000-£75,000pa

We are looking for someone to assess the credit and risk profiles of customers within the asset finance lending market. 

You would ascertain the acceptability of proposals and provide recommendations or alternative solutions where appropriate to satisfy customer needs and meet our business goals. 

You would ensure that all recommendations for lending sanctions are compliant with the Bank’s policies and regulatory policies.

If you have previous experience as a Credit Underwriter working in commercial Asset Finance then we would love to hear from you! ​

About you

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For this role you will need the following skills and experience: ​

  • ACIV or equivalent Banking qualification
  • A wide knowledge of the commercial environment and sector specialism including Asset Finance and Classic, Vintage and Sports Cars
  • The ability to interpret and implement relevant guidance, ensuring compliance and due regard is paid to the interests of customers and customers are treated fairly
  • Knowledge of the relevant rules under the financial services acts
  • Knowledge of financial management and wider management principles and techniques
  • ​Excellent oral / written communication skills and organisational skills
  • A good level of financial and commercial awareness
  • Knowledge of Conduct Risk and Treating Customers Fairly requirements relevant to credit operations ​

What we offer

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  • 10% employer pension contributions
  • Bonus Scheme
  • 30 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Sell Holiday scheme
  • Hybrid working policy as standard and other flexible working options welcomed
  • Private Medical Insurance including optical and dental cover from day one
  • Life Cover at 4x salary from day one
  • Income Protection cover
  • Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
  • Interest-free personal loans for various purposes
  • Perkbox membership (discounts on shopping, restaurants, cinema, and lots more)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay policies
  • Various learning and development opportunities available
  • Free tea, coffee and milk
  • Christmas and summer parties
  • A Colleague Forum, a Green Environmental Action Team, Charities Committee and numerous opportunities to give back to the community, and more … ​

Diversity and Inclusion

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Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. ​ We are committed to equal treatment of all colleagues and potential colleagues, including those with criminal records.

If you are successful in your application for employment, we will carry out pre-employment screening including use of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

​For a full job description, please email [email protected] ​

Thank you.

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Credit Underwriter – Asset Finance

Location: Reading or Leicester with hybrid working   

Salary: £45,000-£60,000pa

We are looking for someone to support the Head of Credit Asset Finance to ensure all credit application detail is as described and that all applications comply with Lending Policy. 

You would ensure that all post sanction administration procedures are timely and compliant with Bank’s policies and procedures.

If you have previous experience in asset finance underwriting, then we would love to hear from you! ​

About you

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For this role you will need the following skills and experience:

  • Previous experience in underwriting and working knowledge of lending principles, credit analysis for small ticket transactions
  • A willingness to take ownership of tasks and to follow those tasks through to completion in a timely and efficient manner
  • A sound proven appreciation and working knowledge of lending principles, credit analysis and underwriting methodologies for small ticket transactions
  • Knowledge of the asset finance commercial environment and sector specialism including asset finance flow lending and the SME market
  • An understanding of the relevant rules under the financial services acts
  • An understanding of financial management and the wider management principles and techniques
  • The ability to interpret and implement relevant guidance, ensuring compliance and due regard is paid to the interests of customers and customers are treated fairly
  • A good understanding of Conduct Risk and Treating Customers Fairly requirements relevant to credit operations. ​

What we offer ​

  • 10% employer pension contributions
  • Bonus Scheme
  • 30 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Sell Holiday scheme
  • Hybrid working policy as standard and other flexible working options welcomed
  • Private Medical Insurance including optical and dental cover from day one
  • Life Cover at 4x salary from day one
  • Income Protection cover
  • Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
  • Interest-free personal loans for various purposes
  • Perkbox membership (discounts on shopping, restaurants, cinema, and lots more)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay policies
  • Various learning and development opportunities available
  • Free tea, coffee and milk
  • Christmas and summer parties
  • A Wellbeing Team, Colleague Forum, Green Environmental Action Team, Charities Committee and numerous opportunities to give back to the community, and more … ​

Diversity and Inclusion ​

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. ​ We are committed to equal treatment of all colleagues and potential colleagues, including those with criminal records.

If you are successful in your application for employment, we will carry out pre-employment screening including use of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). ​

For a full job description, please email [email protected] ​

Thank you. ​

​

Apply

Could a career at Cambridge & Counties Bank be for you?

New to banking?

We actively promote diversity of backgrounds and therefore so warmly welcome applications from those without any banking experience.  We provide full training at all levels - you may be mid-career, looking for a change and have transferable skills, or just starting out and seeking a range of opportunities.

Experienced?

If you have existing experience in financial services, our specialist roles could be right for you. With a range of departments, you’ll be sure to find the perfect fit.

Currently studying?

We offer paid internships and work placement opportunities, giving you the chance to add some real experience to your CV. We also offer apprenticeships to all age groups across a number of areas of the bank.

At the very heart of our people is a shared identity and belief in what we are about and what we are doing. It’s vitally important to us.

We like to believe that it is our values and ethos that have shaped the behaviour and personality of Cambridge & Counties Bank.

We know how important it is to create an environment where individual differences and contributions from all our employees is recognised and appreciated. After all, our people are what makes us unique.

We believe in promoting inclusivity in our business, and are committed to equal treatment of all employees and candidates.

What we look for

  • An honest, clear and respectful communicator
  • Innovative and open minded to change
  • Self-motivated, accountable and results orientated
  • A team player who actively seeks opportunities to collaborate across multiple disciplines
  • Able to quickly build relationships with customers and/or stakeholders
  • Clear ability to plan and prioritise to ensure targets are achieved or exceeded
  • Non-judgemental and considerate of the impact of your behaviour and decisions on others

Working with us

  • 10% employer pension contributions
  • Bonus scheme
  • 30 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Sell Holiday scheme
  • Hybrid working policy as standard and other flexible working options welcomed
  • Private Medical Insurance including optical and dental cover from day one
  • Life Cover at 4x salary from day one
  • Income Protection cover
  • Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
  • Interest-free personal loans for various purposes
  • Perkbox membership (discounts on shopping, restaurants, cinema, and lots more)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay policies
  • Various learning and development opportunities available
  • Free tea, coffee, and milk
  • Christmas and summer parties
  • A Wellbeing Team, Colleague Forum, Green Environmental Action Team, Charities Committee, numerous opportunities to give back to the community, and more …

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