Program Manager – FINORA BANK UAB

Job Description

Finora Bank is a specialized bank dedicated to accelerating growth for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, and entrepreneurs. Licensed by the European Central Bank (ECB), Finora Bank offers innovative financial solutions, including loans, leasing, factoring, and guarantees, to help businesses achieve their full potential.

Based in Vilnius and Tallinn, Finora Bank has a team of 60+ professionals with extensive international experience in banking.

Join the journey of building a fast-growing bank!

PROGRAMS MANAGER

What will you be doing?

• Analyze and identify opportunities for the Bank to participate in institutional funded or supported programs (state- and EU-funded programs, e.g., ILTE, EIF or others), expanding Bank offerings from customer experience and availability, including efficient capital usage, perspectives.
• Managing insurance programs (i.e. trade finance and other products, also other corporate insurance) mitigating company risk profiles.
• Lead the application and onboarding processes for new programs, acting as the primary liaison with government and agency representatives.
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Sales, Legal, Risk) to ensure alignment and proper execution of program requirements.
• Monitor the implementation and performance of each program within the Bank.
• Prepare regular internal and external reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable regulations, contracts, and program guidelines.
• Provide training and support to internal staff regarding program terms, procedures, and updates.
• Actively track regulatory updates and new opportunities related to public or quasi-public financing initiatives.

What will help you succeed?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Public Administration, Economics, Legal, or a related field.
• Solid experience working with state or EU-funded programs, ideally in a banking or financial services setting.
• Familiarity with ILTE, EIF, or other public financing schemes.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills – you keep things moving and people aligned.
• Strong communication skills and experience working across departments and with external stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail and a mind that thrives on analysis and problem-solving.
• Experience preparing documentation for regulators or public institutions.
• Proficiency in MS Office (you’ll be doing a fair bit of reporting and documentation).

What do we offer?

• Join an Experienced, Professional Team: Be part of a dynamic team building a brand-new bank from the ground up.
• Opportunity to Make an Impact: Contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding company and see the direct impact of your work.
• Competitive Salary: Earn a salary that reflects your level of experience and competencies (Salary – 2730 – 4100 eur/gross).
• Health Benefits: Access additional health insurance after probation period.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
• Pet-Friendly Office: Bring your furry friends to our pet-friendly office.
• Office Perks: Enjoy snacks in the kitchen.
• Company Events: Participate in regular company events to foster team spirit and camaraderie.
• Branded Gifts: Receive branded gifts as a token of our appreciation for your hard work.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn attractive referral bonuses for recommending top talent to join our team.

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