5.0
23 Feb 2026
Current employee, more than 10 years
Manchester, England
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
High ownership and visibility; genuine ability to shape delivery and governance. Deep expertise in specialist property and SME lending. Broad cross-functional exposure in a relatively lean organisation. Opportunity to influence strategic change rather than just execute. Faster progression for high performers compared with large corporates. 3/2 Hybrid working Office/Home.
Cons
Processes can be fluid, creating ambiguity and delivery friction. You must have an "Agile" mindset. Compensation typically competitive, but not market-leading. Smaller firm risk profile versus major financial institutions.