Commercial Directors - CRE

Company Description: First Citizen Finance (“First Citizen”) is a leading financier of all classes of assets in Ireland, comprising Motor, Agri / SME Equipment and Commercial Real Estate. The current CRE portfolio features large Buy To Let facilities across four key sectors – Office, Retail, Industrial and Multi-family Residential. We are now looking to recruit Commercial Directors, who will maintain and develop this key product into the future. The successful candidates will join the First Citizen team reporting initially to the Managing Director.

Job Description: The Commercial Directors will lead in the development and maintenance of relationships with professional advisors, intermediaries, and customers. Successful candidates will have a clear and concise view of the challenges facing investors in a rising interest rate environment while managing the limitations imposed by non-Bank lending. They will process clear detailed proposals with strong communication skills and an ability to influence all stakeholders in the process. The successful candidates will have an existing relationship with those advisors currently providing similar services in this field and be able to demonstrate a track record in achieving tangible results

Requirements for this Role: We offer excellent career opportunities to the right candidates, who will demonstrate the following key characteristics:

Currently, or recently, involved in an Irish CRE lending or CRE transaction origination role, with 5 years’ senior experience;
Strong understanding of the Irish CRE lending market, and the key factors influencing it;
Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
Proven, demonstrable, relationship management skills;
Ability to lead in the process of various types of CRE loan applications through identification, negotiation, approval, and activation stages, including strong financial assessment skills;
Appropriate formal product knowledge, likely to be evidenced through relevant qualifications and / or professional memberships;
A high level of attention to detail regarding all aspects of their role; and
As the role involves being a team player, an ability to facilitate team support is required

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 7th July 2023

A highly competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidates. To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ms. Naomi Cooney, Human Resource Manager, First Citizen Finance, Gloucester Square, D 1.

Email: naomi.cooney@firstcitizen.ie

Any applicant applying for this position must familiarise themselves with our data protection policies prior to submitting any personal data to us. Full information on our data protection policies and how we use your data can be found in our privacy policy located at www.firstcitizen.ie/privacy-policy.php

Download job description in PDF format HERE.

Apply now directly via Linkedin HERE.

Asset Finance Underwriter (Motor)

Company Description: First Citizen Finance (“First Citizen”) is one of Ireland’s leading providers of corporate and retail financial services. We provide a wide range of products and services, particularly asset finance lending and portfolio servicing. As part of its ongoing expansion, First Citizen launched its SME Lending division in late 2018 and we are now looking to recruit an additional number of SME Lending Managers in this area. The successful candidates will join the First Citizen team reporting to the Head of SME Equipment Finance.

Job Description: First Citizen’s SME Equipment Finance division exploits the considerable market opportunity for strong, experienced, well-resourced and focussed providers of financial solutions into this sector. Activity levels in the SME / Equipment finance sector are growing strongly. Based upon market developments, this trend will continue for the foreseeable future. The SME Lending Managers will play a key role in the sourcing, development and maintenance of relationships with intermediaries and customers directly. They will assist in the growth of the SME / Equipment portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a progressive, highly motivated team.

Job Skills & Requirements: We offer excellent career opportunities to the right candidates, who are likely to demonstrate the following key characteristics:

Currently, or recently, involved in an Irish SME / Equipment Finance transaction origination role, with 3-5 years’ experience
Strong understanding of the Irish SME lending market, and the key factors influencing it
Ability to source new business from approved Dealers, Suppliers and regulated Brokers
Proven, demonstrable ability to develop and maintain relationships with key Business Introducers and Direct Customers
Ability to process various types of SME loan applications through identification, negotiation, approval and activation stages, including strong financial assessment skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Appropriate formal product knowledge, to be evidenced through relevant qualifications and professional accreditations
A high level of attention to detail regarding all aspects of their role
As the role involves working as part of a team, an ability to facilitate team support is required; and
A full, clean driving licence is required

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 20th October 2023

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate. To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ms. Naomi Cooney, HR Manager, First Citizen Finance, Gloucester Square, Dublin 1.

Email: hr@firstcitizen.ie

Any applicant applying for this position must familiarise themselves with our data protection policies prior to submitting any personal data to us. Full information on our data protection policies and how we use your data can be found in our privacy policy located at www.firstcitizen.ie/privacy-policy.php

Download job description in PDF format HERE.

Apply now directly via LinkedIn HERE.

Collections Agent

Company Description: First Citizen Finance (“First Citizen”) is a leading provider of Retail Financial Services in Ireland, based in Dublin with nationwide coverage. First Citizen specialises in full life cycle loan origination and servicing to some of Ireland’s and Europe’s largest financial institutions.

Job Description: As a Collections Agent, the ideal candidate will be required to build and maintain customer relationships within the arrears support function. The individual will be responsible for handling a high volume of outgoing collections calls focused on AML, quality and compliance and will work to agreed revenue targets and SLA's. Policies and procedures to be strictly adhered to and best practice implemented at all times. The role will require extensive phone, PC work, data entry and participation in projects. This role will provide access and exposure to all departments and levels of the organisation. The ideal candidate must have an ability to step into, quickly understand and take ownership of assigned tasks and have a keen eye for process improvement.

Responsibilities: These include –

Handling high-volume inbound and outbound calls to customers
Negotiating repayment of arrears on Loan Agreements
Managing a portfolio of customers and building relationships
Assessing customer’s current financial circumstances and providing a workable solution for all parties, i.e. organising realistic payment plans in line with company policies and regulations
Adhering to team and individual cash collection targets and daily / weekly KPI's
Reporting and escalating high risk cases to management.

Job Skills & Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and knowledge –

Previous collections experience in a financial services or banking environment desirable
Hold Accredited Product Advisor (APA) status in Loans or be prepared to acquire this qualification
Ability to meet KPI's and weekly cash collection targets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel (experience with financial / banking systems a distinct advantage)
Accurate, high speed data entry skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Strong organisational skills and multi-tasking abilities

A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate. Please contact Ms. Naomi Cooney, Human Resource Manager, First Citizen Finance, Gloucester Square, Dublin 1.

Email: hr@firstcitizen.ie

Any applicant applying for this position must familiarise themselves with our data protection policies prior to submitting any personal data to us. Full information on our data protection policies and how we use your data can be found in our privacy policy located at www.firstcitizen.ie/privacy-policy.php

Download job description in PDF format HERE.

Apply now directly via LinkedIn HERE.

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