Skipton Business Finance appoints head of securities

Skipton Business Finance (SBF) has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Nicki Hallett as head of securities.

With 25 years’ experience in invoice finance, Nicki brings significant expertise across operations, risk, underwriting and relationship management. Prior to joining SBF, she spent more than a decade with Pulse Cashflow Finance, where she held senior roles including operations director, having previously held leadership positions with Aldermore Invoice Finance and Close Invoice Finance.

In her new role, Nicki has overall responsibility for the function, bringing her extensive operational and risk experience to the role. She will also contribute to key strategic projects across the business, including the continued development of SBF’s client journey, helping to ensure the business remains well positioned to support clients and introducers.

Michelle Wilson, chief operating officer at Skipton Business Finance, said: “We’re delighted to have Nicki at SBF. She brings an exceptional level of invoice finance experience, alongside a deep understanding of risk, operations and relationship management.

“Nicki’s experience of leading teams and managing complex portfolios will be a real asset to the business. Her appointment further strengthens our senior team and will help ensure we continue to maintain the strong operational foundations and high levels of service that our clients and introducers experience as we grow.”

Nicki Hallett added: “I’m delighted to have joined Skipton Business Finance and become part of a team with such a strong reputation in the invoice finance market.

“Having spent my career working across client relationships, operations and risk, I’m enjoying bringing my experience to the role, working with colleagues across SBF and contributing to the continued growth and development of the business.”