Tasked to formalise and develop the franchise proposition for the bank, with a specific focus on multi-unit operators in established franchise systems. The franchise team at AIB is a team of specialist lenders, operating small portfolios to allow them the time to build, nurture and develop relationships. The bank is an established business bank with a focus on owner managed business, rooted in both relationship management and cashflow lending.AIB (GB) focuses on delivering a unique… Show more Tasked to formalise and develop the franchise proposition for the bank, with a specific focus on multi-unit operators in established franchise systems. The franchise team at AIB is a team of specialist lenders, operating small portfolios to allow them the time to build, nurture and develop relationships. The bank is an established business bank with a focus on owner managed business, rooted in both relationship management and cashflow lending.AIB (GB) focuses on delivering a unique relationship driven service to owner managed businesses. AIB (GB) has been doing relationship banking better than anyone else in the UK for 40 years attracting a high level of advocacy, and the bank has been quietly built on customer referrals. Most recently AIB (GB) has won ‘Best Service from a Business Bank’ at the Business Moneyfacts awards in both 2014 and 2015. Show less

Tasked to assist with the development of a brand new franchise function for Metro Bank.Accountable for building a portfolio of franchise customers for a bank new to the sector.Worked closely with the Head of Franchise to develop the proposition in line with both sector and bank requirements.Actively involved in developing and implementing strategy, policy and procedure to establish competitive advantage, enhance service delivery and enable speed of turnaround.Proactively… Show more Tasked to assist with the development of a brand new franchise function for Metro Bank.Accountable for building a portfolio of franchise customers for a bank new to the sector.Worked closely with the Head of Franchise to develop the proposition in line with both sector and bank requirements.Actively involved in developing and implementing strategy, policy and procedure to establish competitive advantage, enhance service delivery and enable speed of turnaround.Proactively targeted key franchisees and franchisors to gain entry into specific remunerative franchise networks, developing a diverse portfolio of quality franchise customers as a result. Show less

Accountable for winning and maintaining valuable business relationships and developing strategic partnerships with clientele in the Franchise, Orthodox Jewish and Asian communities. Maximised profitability through the growth and maintenance of a portfolio of high value business relationships.Utilised networks of external and internal professionals and partners to ensure a seamless customer experience.Developed trusted alliances with key stakeholders to ensure the highest level of… Show more Accountable for winning and maintaining valuable business relationships and developing strategic partnerships with clientele in the Franchise, Orthodox Jewish and Asian communities. Maximised profitability through the growth and maintenance of a portfolio of high value business relationships.Utilised networks of external and internal professionals and partners to ensure a seamless customer experience.Developed trusted alliances with key stakeholders to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction was achieved and ultimately profitability maximised for the bank.Counselled high net worth clients with regard to lending appetite and ability, investment opportunities, risk analysis and monetary returns.Arranged and participated in community events to position the bank as a leader within the territory. Show less