Trade Client Manager (Trade Finance)

TL;DR

Trade Client Manager (Trade Finance): Managing operational and credit risk for a portfolio of SME and Mid Corporate clients with an accent on working capital and risk management. Focus on growing income and lending, preparing credit applications, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Location: Hybrid (Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, or Leeds) — must spend at least two days per week (40%) in office

Salary: £40,824–£45,360

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial institution providing specialist commercial banking services to SME and Mid Corporate clients.

What you will do

• Manage operational and credit risk across a portfolio of Trade clients within Specialist Commercial Banking Sales.
• Onboard new Trade clients and provide guidance on operating Trade instruments and lending.
• Drive income and lending growth by identifying and meeting additional client needs.
• Prepare and submit credit applications for facility renewals or increases in conjunction with Relationship Teams.
• Monitor trade facilities and report key performance trends to stakeholders.
• Ensure strict adherence to risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements to protect the bank's reputation.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of credit analysis, credit risk, and working capital management.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a portfolio management environment.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, or Leeds for hybrid work (minimum 40% office attendance).

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Trade Finance products.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, parental support, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.
• Discounted shopping and inclusive workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities.