Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending is a subsidiary of Arbuthnot Latham and provides award-winning asset-based lending (ABL) facilities, plus cash flow loans to B2B SMEs and lower mid-market corporates for mergers and acquisitions, MBI, MBO, growth, and refinancing scenarios.
Arbuthnot Latham has been associated with banking since 1833. It combines private and commercial banking, wealth planning and investment management.
We believe in traditional relationship and service-led financial services powered by modern technology.
Diverse and talented, with exceptionally high professional standards and a passion to deliver the very best for our clients, our people are our most vital asset. Rewarding and challenging, we pride ourselves on encouraging colleagues to reach their full potential within a supportive and progressive environment.
Our 18-24 month programme can be based at ACABL at Gatwick or at Arbuthnot Latham's office in London and is designed to provide you with the skills and experience to help you progress your career and contribute to ACABL’s continuing success. It will be delivered through on-the-job learning aligned to your level 6 Apprenticeship course, and will provide overviews from other parts of the Business as well as exposure to senior leaders and opportunities to work on projects. On successful completion of the programme, your training, experience and your Level 6 external qualification will set you with excellent career prospects.
The programme is designed for students completing A level or equivalent education in 2025 or 2026 looking for their first professional role.
During the programme, you can expect to:
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Work as part of a diverse team contributing to the team deliverables
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Completing an externally accredited level 6 qualification in a specific field which involves at least 20% of your work week studying
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Build your breath of experience through on-the-job learning
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Take part in a structured training programme covering technical industry knowledge, professional and soft skills
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Be empowered to build your leadership skills and agile thinking
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Develop relationship management skills and build your professional network
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Contribute your ideas and knowledge to a project
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Gain exposure to senior leaders, mentors and different areas of Bank
You’ll be part of our growing community of apprentices, benefitting from a supportive and collaborative working environment.
The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK.The apprenticeship will start on 7th September 2025
The Role
Based either in London or ACABL's head office in Gatwick, the role will primarily focus on providing proactive support to the ACABL Underwriting and Portfolio Teams.
The Apprentice will support the team with:
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Customer Due Diligence checks
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Organisation of, and minute taking at, Internal Sightings & Credit Committee (“ICC”) Meetings
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Portfolio administrative tasks
Key Responsibilities
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Attend daily ICC discussions, learn about ABL, and with experience and training, prepare detailed and accurate minutes reflecting the outcome.
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Support the Underwriting team in preparing high quality credit papers for proposed transactions for submission to ICC.
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Follow AML / CDD procedures, preparing Risk Assessments, Search Lists and Onboarding Checklists together with required level of due diligence to enable the successful onboarding of new clients.
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Prepare fresh searches and due diligence for all new client directors.
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Ensure policies & procedures are followed and maintain good records.
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Liaise with Arbuthnot Latham Credit and Compliance teams as required.
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Visit prospects as required. Prepare visit reports as necessary.
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Recognise and report compliance breaches, errors, and potential frauds.
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Always present a positive image of ACABL.
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Study for the Level 6 Financial Services Commercial Chartered Banker Institute 18-month programme.
Key Interfaces
Person Specification
Knowledge / Experience
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Ability to manage your time and workload effectively and prioritise your work to meet deadlines
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Solid written and verbal communications skills
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to work collaboratively, develop good working relationships and build your internal and external network
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Strong interest in ABL, Banking and financial services
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Ability to adapt to change and learn new technologies
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Competence using Microsoft Office programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Qualifications
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Educated to A-Levels or equivalent
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You must not already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level, or higher level than this apprenticeship
Competencies
