Funding Specialist

About Us

YouLend is a rapidly growing FinTech that is the preferred embedded financing platform for many of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms, tech companies, and Payment Service Providers. Our software platform enables our partners to extend their value proposition by offering flexible financing products in their own branding, to their merchant base, without capital at risk. 

We are owned by the leading Private Equity company, EQT, and have grown +100% year-on-year since 2020. We are headquartered in London, UK, but are also present in several European countries as well as the United States where we service our partners, including eBay, Amazon, Just Eat, Shopify, and Stripe. 

The Role

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and driven Funding Specialist to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing financial deals to ensure accuracy and compliance before initiating merchant financing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and maintain a positive, solutions-focused attitude.

Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum + up to 5% performance-based quarterly bonus

Responsibilities:

• Carefully review and verify deal documentation and requirements prior to funding.
• Ensure all components of the deal are correctly set up and meet compliance standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments to clarify and resolve any discrepancies or missing information.
• Accurately set up merchant financing according to approved terms and conditions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders to facilitate a smooth funding process.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying process gaps and suggesting solutions.

The ideal candidate will have the following skillset:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.

• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and initiative.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to work.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with financial systems or CRM tools is a plus.
• Previous experience in a funding, finance, or operations role is an advantage but not required.

Why join YouLend?

• Award-Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the “Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025” by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace.
• Award-Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a “Top 250 Fintech Worldwide” company by CNBC.

It’s just getting fun:

• We have developed powerful solutions, won some significant partnerships, and are growing at a rapid pace. 

• But the global opportunity is still massive, and YouLend is a raw organisation where we are only just getting started. 

Lots of upsides:

• High-growth (>100% growth during 2022 and 2023), so clear outlook to compensation (bonus or share option appreciation) and career growth (through growth with business). 

• Well-capitalised with supportive private equity backing. 

• Part of Banking Circle Group with a fully licensed Luxembourg bank, which can provide a balance sheet and support European expansion in otherwise complex regulated markets. 

Motivating work environment:

• A high-quality team that pushes each other to succeed through direct feedback and aligned incentives. 

• Strong and transparent team culture, we have each other’s backs. 

• Independent work environment where results matter.  

• Data-driven culture and emphasis on speed (anti-red tape). 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Stock Options
• Private Medical insurance via Vitality and Dental Insurance with BUPA
• EAP with Health Assured
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London
• Free Gym in office building in Holborn
• Subsidised Lunch via Feedr
• Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office
• Monthly in office Masseuse
• Team and Company Socials
• Football Power League / Paddle and Yoga Club

At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.