Overview

The Company: My client is a major UK financial services group with a long history and a strong presence across retail and commercial banking. It supports millions of customers through well-known brands, offering services such as current accounts, loans, insurance, and wealth management. The group is focused on digital innovation, sustainability, and helping customers and businesses across the UK to prosper, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible banking.

The Role: They are seeking a Sales Director - Invoice Financing. This senior opportunity is for an experienced sales professional to originate and deliver tailored invoice finance and asset-based lending solutions. The role involves working with businesses—both new and existing—with turnovers between £25m and £100m, requiring strong regional market knowledge and relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and deliver new Invoice Finance and Asset-Based Lending opportunities for mid-sized and larger businesses (£25m–£150m turnover).
• Build strong relationships with clients to support growth and long-term partnerships.
• Assess financial needs and structure tailored funding solutions, with support from specialist teams as needed.
• Work closely with internal colleagues and external introducers to ensure smooth delivery.
• Lead deal structuring and negotiations to secure successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in delivering Invoice Finance and ABL solutions.
• Strong credit and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex financials and structure suitable funding.
• Track record of leading high-value, strategic deals from origination to completion.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, including senior-level engagement.
• Collaborative leadership style, focused on performance, development, and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to innovation and delivering excellent client outcomes.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Focus: Business Development
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Director
• Location: Bristol
• Specialism: Sales & Commercial
• Industry: Financial Services
• Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum + yes

Date posted: 4 September 2025

Consultant: Michaela Cornes