Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers.

The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our ‘best of both’ approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale. We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you’re our kind of person.

Work with us because you:

• Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world
• Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture
• Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen
• Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups
• Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too
• Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself

The Role & Responsibilities

Shawbrook (incorporating ThinCats, part of Shawbrook Bank) provides flexible cashflow lending solutions of between £3m and £25m, supporting growth and acquisition across the UK.

We have a clear sector strategy, real appetite to deploy capital and an experienced set of decision-makers. What turns that into a market position is execution and that is where this role sits. As Associate, Transaction Management, you will take live opportunities from term sheet through diligence, credit, legals and completion, owning the process and the pace. You will also work alongside our Origination team on live pitches, helping shape structures and pricing at the point where deals are won.

This is a role for someone who wants to be hands-on in transactions rather than one step removed from them, and who wants their fingerprints on a franchise that is being built now rather than one that is already finished. You will benefit from:

• A clear sector strategies and genuine appetite to lend
• A highly collaborative team culture, with strong support across Origination, Credit, Portfolio and Operations
• The ability to move at pace with conviction, backed by experienced decision-makers
• Visible impact — your deals, your relationships, your reputation in a growing franchise
• Structured development, with a clear path towards Associate Director roles for those who deliver

Shape Deals That Drive Growth

• Work alongside experienced dealmakers to structure acquisition and growth financing for high-potential SMEs.
• Dive deep into financials, build models, and help craft tailored debt packages that unlock opportunity.
• Own key parts of the credit process; from due diligence to presenting your insights to Credit.

Fuel Origination & Market Presence

• Be part of the front line; supporting pitches, attending market events, and building relationships with advisors, investors, and management teams.
• Help grow Shawbrook’s footprint in the SME leveraged finance space and contribute to our origination strategy.

Collaborate Across the Business

• Work closely with Credit, Legal, Finance, and Portfolio Management to deliver seamless execution.
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team culture.

Champion Risk & Compliance

• Help maintain a strong risk and compliance framework across credit, operational and reputational risks, alongside regulatory dimensions.
• Spot issues early and contribute to a culture of proactive governance.

The Person

• Degree/CFA/MBA/ACA or equivalent experience desirable
• Proven expereince in banking or finance.

Reward

Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include:

• Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment
• Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app
• Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme & death in service

Your Lifestyle - It’s important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you’re enjoying your leisure time.

• Minimum of 27 days holiday per year
• Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme
• Discounts on gym membership nationwide
• Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands
• Community support and charitable giving

Your Contribution - We’re focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals.

• Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success
• Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done