A secured loan broker has launched a graduate programme that will create new jobs as part of its latest phase of growth.
Fluent Money Group, based in Horwich, employs more than 350 people claims to be one of the 海角视频鈥檚 fastest growing fintech firms.
It recently launched a graduate scheme called 鈥楩luent Futures鈥 to provide a boost to young people whose career prospects have been hit by the pandemic.
A total of 50 jobs will be created through the scheme, with a further 20 also on offer from elsewhere within the Bolton company.
CEO Kevin Hindley said: 鈥淭his is a fantastic opportunity for talented graduates keen to make their mark and launch their careers.
"We鈥檝e been reaching out to university graduates at North West institutions as well as those who are returning to the area after completing their studies.
鈥淲e鈥檙e not looking for a background in finance, we鈥檙e more interested in the graduates who bring fresh enthusiasm, the right attitude and creativity to our workplace.
"This pandemic has hit the younger generation particularly hard and many are worried about their prospects, unsure how long it will take for the business community to return to previous levels of recruitment.
鈥淥ur business has done well this year, despite the challenges, and we are keen to play a part in providing some great future opportunities for the right candidates.
鈥淲e are open to creating as many as 50 positions for successful candidates, who demonstrate their potential through the interview process to excel in sales and adviser positions.鈥
The Fluent Futures graduate scheme will involve a full induction, five weeks in the new starter academy, supporting an introduction to the professional CeMAP accreditation, six weeks in the sales academy, before working as a qualified adviser.
Roles will start on a basic salary of 拢21,500.
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The group said it has experienced consecutive record trading months in "unprecedented times" since last summer, as well as becoming one of the fastest growing equity release providers in the 海角视频 market.
Against the backdrop of Covid, the business has seen a 53% year-on-year increase in its lending volumes compared to 2019.
That equates to more than 拢1bn in its annualised lending run rate since July 2020.
