Careers
Employee Profiles
PAUL FRASER
NEW BUSINESS MANAGER
“After completing my Business Studies degree at Edinburgh University I
worked for the Allied Irish Bank Group for two years in Head Office
functions in both Belfast and Dublin. After taking two months out to coach
soccer in Latvia I made the move to Bibby Financial Services in Manchester.
I became aware of the Bibby Group through my studies for an Institute
of Bankers qualification and subsequently through a range of careers
websites.
I chose Bibby Financial Services over two other offers I received from two
of the top four Accountancy firms because of the opportunity that existed
for my significant involvement and experience within the office from day
one and the exposure to real business cases. Bibby gave me the
opportunity to take responsibility from an early stage compared
to the potential of years of paper pushing and work shadowing with an
accountancy practice before being given any freedom and ‘real-life’
experience. My decision was a straightforward one.
The Manchester company is young yet successful with a vibrant management
team. I spent nine months working in client management, nurturing key
accounts and monitoring risk and reported directly to the company’s
directors. Since then I have moved into the new business development side
of the business, which I believe is the fundamental driver of Bibby’s
success.
While previously working with the Bank I never envisaged having to hold a
meeting with a Board of Directors of a £15 million manufacturing business
or even a £150K sole trader courier business. With Bibby Financial Services
you are given this opportunity from day one. I have also complemented my
practical experience with formal educational qualifications through the FDA
(our industry association) and I recently commenced a qualification run
jointly by the Institute of Financial Services and Manchester University.
As part of the Bibby Finacial Services Management Development Group, I have
also been involved in various Group projects, in areas such as IT, HR and
International Development. Meeting regularly with other graduates from the
different UK offices we have the opportunity to work alongside our
influential Chief Executive, David Robertson.
At Bibby Financial Services you are given the platform from which to set
your own objectives and to set yourself whatever challenges you desire. It
is up to me to drive myself and to make my job as challenging as I can.”
ASHIK HINDOCHA
SENIOR CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
“Prior to joining Bibby Financial Services in June 2002, I worked in a
somewhat more exotic location — as a company director in Nairobi.
However, I soon adapted to the change in location and culture, and settled
into my career on the operations floor with Bibby.
I moved to Bibby's operations unit in Slough in July 2004 and I now
hold the position of Client Manager, which means I manage a portfolio of
clients and am also involved in generating leads for our sales team.
Excellent client service is everything and I am pleased to support my
clients, backed by the rest of my team.
What I most enjoy about working in this role is that my management team
give me the flexibility and freedom to run my portfolio with their
hands-off approach, although they are always there to support me when
needed.“
CLAIRE BOTT
ACCOUNTS CO-ORDINATOR
“I joined Bibby Financial Services straight from college in 1998, having
completed an NVQ in Business Administration.
I started my career as an Administration Assistant moving on to Credit
Controller after 2 years.
Since then my job has evolved and expanded, and I now hold the position of
Accounts Co-ordinator. This is varied role with never a dull moment. My
responsibilities include credit control, reconciliation of accounts and
client payments.
On a daily basis, the majority of my time is spent speaking to my portfolio
of clients: this building of relationships with clients is the most
challenging but enjoyable part of my role.
I attend client visits with my manager and have also undertaken a short
secondment to our operations unit in Yorkshire.
Bibby Financial Services have given me ample opportunities to learn and to
develop my career within the organisation. They also supported me in
gaining additional training such as my FDA Certificate, CLAIT and Excel
courses.”
GRAEME SCOUGALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
“I previously worked for Clydesdale Bank for 16 years, joining them
straight from school in 1985. working my way up to branch manager, and then
moving on to Clydesdale Bank Invoice Finance in 1986.
I became aware of Bibby Financial Services setting up in Scotland and had a
few conversations with David Matthewson, Sales Director, regarding passing
new business leads back and forth. Then I was approached by Bibby Financial
Services in August 2001 as they were looking to employ a Business
Development Manager in the West of Scotland to work alongside the existing
Glasgow-based team.
In my role as a Business Development Manager, no two days are typically the
same and I am involved in speaking to, and building relationships with,
both new and existing introducers, meeting prospects and providing them
with a proposal for a facility (putting the new business file together for
credit, collating the required information and ensuring that the deal is
concluded to everyone’s satisfaction), attending networking events and
raising the Bibby profile.
Although I am now based in Glasgow I have done deals all over Scotland,
from Dingwall in the North to Dumfries in the South.
I thoroughly enjoy my role due to the fact that all Bibby companies operate
autonomously and the directors in Edinburgh who underwrite the files are,
on the whole, entrepreneurial when it comes to looking at opportunities. I
like the fact that I am allowed to get on with my job without the “bank
style” bureaucracy that I had in previous roles. I am proud to work for
Bibby Financial Services and many of my ex-colleagues are envious that I am
working for such a dynamic organization.”
JULIE TRICKETT
PROCESS SUPPORT MANAGER
“I joined the graduate scheme in July 2000 after studying Languages with
European Studies at the University of the West of England, Bristol.
What attracted me to Bibby Financial Services was that it was growing on an
international scale, thus giving me the opportunity to use both my language
skills and develop new skills in a new industry.
I initially joined Bibby Financial Services International division as a
client manager, which gave me an insight into the industry whilst at the
same providing me with industry specific training.
I was then promoted to Senior Client Manager before taking up a three-month
secondment to the Florida company to help train people on our IT system.
Upon my return from the USA I took up a further secondment to our company
in Yorkshire where I was involved once more with the implementation of
a new system as well as establishing a new cash processing team.
Since July of last year I have worked in France, as a member of the
original team establishing our factoring company in Lyon.
Throughout my time with Bibby Financial Services they have supported me in
terms of further training needs and constantly provide me with challenging
new opportunities.”
LISA HARVEY
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
“After graduating from university, I joined Bibby Financial Services as a
Graduate Trainee Manager in 1998. What attracted me was the opportunities
for career development and overseas travel.
After completing the graduate scheme, I worked as a General Manager at the
Central Support Team in Banbury before taking up the opportunity to go to
Sydney to assist in the establishment of our Australian company. I now hold
the position of Market Development Manager in the UK, which means I am
responsible for evaluating new market opportunities. This involves desktop
research, attending international conferences and evaluating potential
acquisition opportunities…never a dull moment!
Bibby Financial Services’ Graduate Scheme provided exposure to many areas
of the business and enabled me to foster relationships with employees of
all levels throughout the organisation.
For me, Bibby Financial Services is an exciting company to work for. I have
been offered the kind of opportunities available from large organisations
with the personal touch of a family-owned company. The Group is
forward-thinking, encourages personal development and empowers staff.
I feel that I have gained a breadth of experience in numerous roles, which
is not usually possible without changing organisations.”
