Adam Edwards

Experience

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  Barclays

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2020

  Working within the Trade & Working Capital part of the corporate bank, I was responsible for owning and managing a portfolio of products within the Working Capital product team, building on my previous experience within Trade & Working Capital. The focus of this role was around Invoice Discounting/Factoring products, with responsibilities including:- Ownership of client channels to improve client experience - Developing process improvements through innovation- Project Management- Stakeholder Engagement- Supporting Senior Product managers Show less This was my second rotation on the Barclays Degree Programme. This role was a great development opportunity for me as it allowed me to not only develop my Invoice Discounting knowledge in even greater depth, but also develop my personal and professional skills even more, putting me in a great position to roll of the programme into a full time AVP role at Barclays. Elements of this role included:Achieving and exceeding agreed performance targets of new Factoring and Invoice DiscountingfacilitiesInitiating lead generation initiatives within a given area with a view to maximising business potentialfor Sale Financing Products.Building relationships with the Coverage RM’s to identify factorable business to obtain an introduction for qualifying customers with a cash flow requirement.Completing analysis and preparing all new business proposals for submission for credit assessment.Taking ownership of the new business processes during all stages on-boarding new customers to a high standard. Show less I am on a unique programme which allows me to work in a full time position, whilst studying for a degree. This unique combination enables me to develop both my academic knowledge and also the practical soft skills required in the recruitment market.I carried out my first rotation on the Barclays Degree Programme working in the Trade and Working Capital Division within the Corporate Banking area as a Relationship Assistant. Within this I had many responsibilities, including to develop relationships with customers, monitor risk and maximise income, by working in partnership with a Relationship Manager to provide the best solutions for our clients, whilst benefitting Barclays.Alongside the day to day responsibilities held by this position, I have actively sought after further development opportunities in order to promote my development. Amongst others, these additional responsibilities included:-Actively taking responsibility to improve processes.-Running training courses to upskill my team-Chairing the weekly team meetings-Organising social events to build team relationships-Creating a system to keep all customer information in one place-Volunteering to help at community events-Attending a 'change' course to help others embrace changes in the department-Completing my ABFA foundation to get a good industry knowledge. -Presenting at the department meeting to celebrate the achievements of the department Show less

  • VP, Product Manager

    Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  • AVP, Product Manager

    Jan 2017 - Feb 2019

  • AVP, Performance Manager

    Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Business Development Manager

    Sept 2015 - May 2016

  • Relationship Assistant

    Sept 2014 - Aug 2015
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  Barclaycard

  May 2018 - Oct 2018

  Product Manager (Secondment)

  I completed a 6 month secondment in Barclaycards commercial payments team to manage Precision Pay, Barclaycards virtual card solution.This experience allowed me to develop my overall knowledge of all the products available to corporate clients to support their working capital needs.

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  Ebury

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

  Senior Product Manager

  Responsible for the to day management of lending products at Ebury including improving propositions and partnering with best in class lending partners around the globe.

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  Trade Ledger™

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Solutions Consultant

    Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Senior Product Manager

    Apr 2021 - Nov 2021
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  Settla

  Oct 2021 - now

  Co-Founder

  Settla has been designed to make access to the financial products that business Buyers and Sellers need when dealing in the B2B online world easy. By embedding Trade Finance products into existing client journeys Settla gives Buyers the choice to pay for goods and services in up to 150 days later whilst paying the Sellers of those goods up front. On top of this we combine FX meaning that not only can they choose how to pay, but also in which currency they want to pay in!

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  Satago

  Apr 2022 - now

  In my role as Product and Growth Director at Satago, I am at the forefront of driving the platform’s development, ensuring it remains a leader in invoice finance solutions. My extensive background in invoice and supply chain finance within the banking sector has provided me with deep insights into this field’s complexities and requirements.At Satago, my responsibilities extend beyond product innovation and enhancement. I am also focused on amplifying the visibility of the innovative solutions that Satago has been delivering for over a decade to the market. This involves strategically showcasing our achievements and advancements in the fintech space, combining the modern customer experiences expected of fintechs with the rigorous standards of traditional financial institutions. My goal is to deliver products that not only meet the changing needs of our clients but also redefine efficiency and user experience in financial technology. Show less

  • Product and Growth Director

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Product Manager

    Apr 2022 - Jan 2024