Fintech Lending Specialist

Fintech Lending Specialist

The role
The Fintech Lending Specialist is a vital role within the Blenheim Chalcot portfolio and Oakbrook. This role will will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and progressive environment, where you will support us in building our next generation of GenAI enabled tech businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Bank Posting: Accurately post daily transactions into our financial software, ensuring all records are up-to-date and reconciled.
• Mailbox Management: Monitor and manage multiple email accounts, responding to client inquiries and directing messages to appropriate departments.
• Accounts Payable Management: Process invoices and payments, maintain records, and assist in vendor communication to ensure timely transactions.
• Month-End Support: Collaborate with the finance team to support month-end closing activities, including data preparation and report generation.
• Client Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing timely updates and addressing concerns to ensure a positive client experience.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and efficiencies within the finance and client communication functions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in commerce or a related field.
• Certification: ACCA aspirant preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Knowledge of SQL and Power BI is a plus.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Experience: Previous experience in finance, accounting, or a similar role, particularly in a fintech or lending environment, is advantageous.

Must-Have Skills:

• Communication Skills - Important for serving as the primary contact and ensuring a positive experience.
• Accounting Skills - Essential for managing daily bank postings, accounts payable, and month-end support.
• Accounts Payable and Financial Transaction Management - Required for processing invoices and payments.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• SQL and Power BI Knowledge - Beneficial for data management and process improvement.
• Experience in Fintech or Lending - Advantageous for understanding the unique requirements of the fintech industry.
• ACCA Aspirant Certification - Preferred but not essential, indicating a commitment to advancing finance knowledge.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About you
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Fintech Lending Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for daily bank postings in our software, managing mailboxes, accounts payable management, and supporting month-end processes. You will also facilitate end-to-end client communications, ensuring an exceptional client experience.

About Blenheim Chalcot

Blenheim Chalcot is one of the leading venture builders in the world. We have been building exciting and disruptive businesses for over 26 years across sectors including FinTech, EdTech, GovTech, Media, Sport, Charity and more. These companies are all GenAI enabled and are some of the most innovative companies in the UK and increasingly around the world.
The BC team in India has been instrumental to the growth and success of Blenheim Chalcot. Established in 2014, Blenheim Chalcot India serves as a pivotal launchpad for those aiming to make a difference in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Blenheim Chalcot India is driven by a mission to empower visionaries to lead, innovate, and build disruptive solutions. We support our diverse portfolio of ventures and create impactful solutions that shape global trends. We provide a range of services to help new business get off the ground, including technology, growth (marketing and sales), talent, HR, finance, legal and tax, plus so much more!
One of our FinTech ventures, Oakbrook Finance, is scaling fast and we’re looking to hire high energy, motivated and curious talent to support them on that journey!

About Oakbrook
Founded in 2011, Oakbrook has united experts in consumer lending, advanced analytics, and innovative technology, all driven by the belief that consumer lending can be more personalized and customer centric. The collective mission across our three companies is to simplify and tailor the borrowing experience. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, data, and analytics, we provide fairer access to credit that reflects each customer’s unique circumstances, moving beyond outdated models that rely on averages and backward-looking assessments. Our goal is to create a more inclusive, individualized approach to lending.

What we can offer you

• Be part of the World’s Leading Digital Venture Builder
• Have the opportunity to be a part of and learn from the incredible diverse talent in BC
• Be exposed to the right mix of challenges, within a culture that promotes continuous learning and development and opportunity to work with Gen AI
• A fun and open, if a little cricket obsessed, atmosphere – we own the Rajasthan Royals IPL team!
• 24 days of annual leave &10 public holiday days
• Private Medical for you and your immediate family & Life Insurance for yourself

Important
At Blenheim Chalcot, we strive to create an environment where differences are not only accepted but greatly valued; where everyone can make the most of their capabilities and potential. We promote meritocracy, competence and the sharing of ideas and opinions. We are driven by data and believe the diversity, agility, generosity, and curiosity of our people is what sets us apart as an organisation. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talent.