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Grindlays Capital is looking for ambitious, commercially minded professionals who want to build a career — and a serious income — in business finance and capital raising. This is not a 9 to 5 salaried role. This is not for everyone.
It is a self-employed, commission-based opportunity with uncapped earnings and the full backing of an FCA-regulated, institutionally credentialed finance advisory practice behind you. If you are hungry, credible, and genuinely interested in building expertise in commercial finance, and capital raising — read on.
Potential earnings: up to £200,000 per annum.
No ceiling. No salary cap. No politics.
Apply via the link below or send your CV directly to contact@grindlays-capital.com
About Grindlays Capital
Grindlays Capital is a London-based, FCA-regulated independent commercial finance advisory practice. We are not a bank. We are not tied to any lender. We provide independent access to over 250 lenders across the UK and global markets — covering commercial finance, trade finance, acquisition finance, and commercial insurance — with no conflicts of interest and no allegiances to any lending institution.
Our principal brings senior experience from Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young Transaction Advisory Services, the World Bank, and the International Chamber of Commerce, and holds the ICC Certificate in Trade Finance Professional (CTFP). We operate across UK SME finance and international trade finance corridors.
The Opportunity
This is a self-employed, commission-based Business Development Associate role. It is designed for ambitious professionals who want to develop genuine expertise in commercial finance and capital raising, build their own client portfolio, and earn a high income commensurate with their effort and results. There is no salary. There is no ceiling.
Your income is determined entirely by the mandates you originate and the transactions that complete. Associates who build strong pipelines and work their networks effectively have the potential to earn up to £200,000 per annum. Associates who are new to the sector and building their knowledge and contacts from the ground up can expect to earn meaningfully in Year 1 and build from there.
This role is not a stepping stone to a salaried position. It is an entrepreneurial opportunity within a regulated, institutionally credentialed firm — for professionals who want to own their commercial success.
We are growing — and we are looking for Business Development Associates to grow with us.
The Opportunity
This is a self-employed, commission-based Business Development Associate role. It is designed for ambitious professionals who want to develop genuine expertise in commercial finance and capital raising, build their own client portfolio, and earn a high income commensurate with their effort and results. There is no salary. There is no ceiling.
Your income is determined entirely by the mandates you originate and the transactions that complete. Associates who build strong pipelines and work their networks effectively have the potential to earn up to £200,000 per annum. Associates who are new to the sector and building their knowledge and contacts from the ground up can expect to earn meaningfully in Year 1 and build from there.
This role is not a stepping stone to a salaried position. It is an entrepreneurial opportunity within a regulated, institutionally credentialed firm — for professionals who want to own their commercial success.
Responsibilities
🔹 Originate new client relationships — business owners, Finance Directors, property investors, commodity traders — who have a commercial finance need of any kind.
🔹 Conduct initial discovery conversations to understand the client’s finance requirement, business profile, and timeline
🔹 Present Grindlays Capital’s full suite of services — commercial finance, trade finance, acquisition finance, and commercial insurance — and identify the right service vertical for each client.
🔹 Pass qualified mandates to the Grindlays Capital principal for structuring, lender submission, and execution
🔹 Maintain your client relationships throughout the transaction process and build long-term referral pipelines from satisfied clients
🔹 Attend networking events, industry conferences, and business meetings to develop your professional profile and origination pipeline
🔹 Leverage LinkedIn, professional networks, local business communities, and existing relationships to generate introductions and referrals
🔹 Develop your knowledge of commercial finance products — business loans, bridging finance, development finance, invoice finance, asset finance, and acquisition finance — through structured learning and hands-on experience
What You Will Earn
This is a commission-based role. Associates earn a percentage of the fee Grindlays Capital earns on each completed transaction they introduce.
💰 Commission rates are competitive and structured to reward performance
💰 Earnings are uncapped — there is no ceiling on what you can earn
💰 Transactions range from small business loans to large structured finance mandates — the breadth of Grindlays Capital’s product range means every client conversation has earning potential
💰 Associates who build consistent pipeline have the realistic potential to earn £50,000–£200,000 per annum within 12–24 months
💰 Commission is paid promptly on transaction completion
💰Full commission structure details will be shared at interview stage.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for professionals who have:
✅ A strong existing professional network — in business, property, financial services, law, accountancy, or any sector where business owners and Finance Directors are regularly encountered
✅ Genuine commercial ambition — this role rewards people who are motivated by results and comfortable working without a guaranteed salary
✅ Strong interpersonal and communication skills — the ability to build trust quickly with business owners and senior decision-makers
✅ An interest in developing expertise in commercial finance and capital raising — you do not need to be a finance expert on day one, but you must be genuinely curious and committed to learning
✅ Self-discipline and the ability to manage your own time, pipeline, and activity levels without supervision
✅ Professional credibility — the ability to represent Grindlays Capital confidently in front of FDs, founders, and senior business professionals
Backgrounds We Welcome
We actively welcome applications from professionals from the following backgrounds — though this list is not exhaustive:
→ Commercial finance brokers or mortgage advisers looking to broaden their product range
→ Accountants or financial controllers with strong SME client networks
→ Solicitors or legal professionals with business owner relationships
→ Estate agents or property professionals with investor and developer networks
→ Business bankers or relationship managers seeking a self-employed alternative
→ Sales professionals with experience selling financial or professional services
→ Ambitious graduates or early-career professionals with strong networks and commercial drive
→ Business owners or entrepreneurs who have raised finance themselves and understand the landscape
What We Provide
In return for your origination efforts, Grindlays Capital provides:
🏛 The full backing of an FCA-regulated, institutionally credentialed firm — giving your clients the confidence of dealing with a regulated, professional practice
📚 Product training and structured onboarding — covering commercial finance, trade finance, and the full Grindlays Capital product suite, so you can have credible client conversations quickly
🤝 Principal-level support on every mandate — all structuring, lender submission, negotiation, and execution is handled by the Grindlays Capital principal, so you focus entirely on origination
📈 A growing brand and resource library — including the Grindlays Capital website, published guides, LinkedIn content, and marketing materials you can share with your network
🌍 Access to one of the broadest product ranges in the UK independent finance market — 250+ lenders, four service verticals, domestic and international capability
💼 A professional home — for ambitious self-employed finance professionals who want institutional credibility behind their origination activity
This Role Is Not For You If:
✗ You are looking for a guaranteed salary or a traditional 9 to 5 employment arrangement
✗ You do not have an existing network or a credible plan to build one
✗ You are looking for a passive income stream with minimal effort
This is a high-effort, high-reward opportunity. The people who will succeed in this role are those who treat it with the same seriousness and discipline they would bring to running their own business.
Key Details
📍 Location: London and Remote — flexible working arrangement
⏱ Commitment: Full-time or part-time considered
💼 Employment type: Self-Employed / Independent Associate
💰 Compensation: Commission-based — earnings up to £200,000 per annum
🏢 Reporting to: Founder & Principal, Grindlays Capital
📅 Start date: Immediate
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief covering note — no more than one page — explaining your relevant background and why this opportunity interests you, to:
📧 contact@grindlays-capital.com
Subject line: Business Development Associate Application — Your Name
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 30-minute introductory call with the principal, followed by a more detailed conversation for those who progress.