LHV Bank
Conor McDermott is a seasoned professional in the banking and finance sector, currently serving as the Director of SME Lending at LHV Bank since January 2024, where responsibilities include leading an experienced team to address SME and Real Estate finance needs. Previously, Conor was the Head of Lending at Monument from August 2019 to December 2023, contributing to the establishment of a new UK bank license targeting the underserved mass affluent community. Conor's extensive experience includes roles such as Director of Trading at Arbuthnot Latham & Co., Ltd, Senior Relationship Manager at Allied Irish Bank (GB), and Commercial Banking Director and Manager at Metro Bank (UK), with a strong focus on healthcare finance and relationship management. Conor holds a Fintech certification from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, along with a Bachelor of Science degree and a postgraduate certificate in healthcare business and finance.
LHV Bank
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LHV Bank, a fully licensed UK bank, specialises in Banking Services for global fintechs, SME Lending solutions for UK businesses and personal Savings in partnership with Raisin UK. The SME Lending division offers commercial real estate investment loans and trading loans from £0.5m to small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. As a leading Banking Services provider, LHV Bank delivers a wide range of services, including real-time multi-currency payments, accounts, acquiring, indirect scheme access, open banking, and FX solutions. Over 200 renowned fintech companies, such as Airwallex, Currencycloud, Truelayer, and Wise, utilise LHV Bank to serve more than 10 million end customers and access a pool of 500 million potential customers across the UK and Europe. LHV Bank gained its UK banking licence in May 2023 and intends to expand its offerings to e-commerce businesses and start accepting retail deposits later this year.