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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Santander Consumer Finance (a standalone part of the Santander Group) is one of the UK’s leading motor finance companies providing finance to a network of dealerships throughout the United Kingdom. This enables our customers throughout the country to have access to finance for the vehicles they need and desire.

We work with over 1600 dealers across the UK and have around 400,000 cars on the road with finance at any one time - that’s a lot of windscreen wipers!

If you have a desire to work in the financial industry, this opportunity could be for you.

You will be based at our office in Redhill, Surrey with hybrid working and if successful, you will join in September 2023.

The opportunity

Our Business Operational Graduate Programme gives you exposure to all parts of our operation and you will see all aspects of the journey both for our customers and the motor dealers. You will receive hands on experience within all areas spending 3 months in each of the following:

• New Business - including funding proposals, dealer contact centre enquiries and underwriting
• Customer Services - involving customer administration, customer services call centre, technical administration and customer complaints
• Arrears Management - covering debt management and recoveries
• Controls and Oversight – involving QC, Control Checks, Continuous Improvement, RCA

Following the successful completion of the 18-month programme, you will be offered a permanent position within one of the operational areas.

What we are looking for

• If you have or are predicted to receive a 2:2 or higher in your degree
• Possess exceptional communication skills, both written and oral presentation skills
• Have a collaborative approach - team work delivers results for everyone
• Are interested in the finance sector, specifically banking & consumer finance in an automotive industry
• Have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, with a keen eye for detail
• Are able to learn and adapt – recognising changing trends and tackling the unexpected with enthusiasm
• Demonstrate innovation and are not afraid to bring new ideas to the company
• Familiar with Microsoft Office packages Word, Excel, PowerPoint

We have a range of benefits available which include

• Competitive salary of £35,000 dependant on experience
• 27 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• £500 flexible benefit allowance
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee assistant programme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Sharesave scheme
• Discounts on high street brands
• Local retail discounts

Please ensure you provide a cover letter alongside your CV outlining your relevant skills and experience for the role and explaining why you wish to join our programme. Due to the anticipated high volume of applicants, we will not be accepting those who do not provide a covering letter.

If your application is progressed to the shortlist stage, you will be invited to an assessment centre in our Head Office in Redhill which will be held on 28th and 29th March 2023.

Please note, all applicants need to be eligible to work in the UK. If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be considered.

Equal Opportunities

Santander Consumer Finance are an equal opportunities employer. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people. By reflecting and celebrating diversity in our workforce, we’ve created an inclusive culture, which adds real value to our business.

When we talk about diversity, we’re not just paying lip service. It’s too important. Everyone here is selected, promoted, and treated on their aptitude and skills to do the job, irrespective of their gender, age, disability, race, religion & belief, or sexual orientation. It’s a culture where everyone counts, in which the diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger and helps us retain talented people and develop them to their full potential.