Vertex Financial Services has appointed Steve Stone as business development director as it looks to grow further.

Stone joins Vertex with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since 2004, he has coordinated and managed software and outsourced servicing solutions for clients that operate in the finance sector across all product lines including residential and buy-to-let mortgages, secured and unsecured loans and investment products.

Before joining Vertex, Stone worked at Target Group where he spent a decade managing new and existing clients’ development, business planning, and commercial and contract negotiations. He has also worked at Bluechip Software Ltd, Western Asset Management Ltd, and Cresvale International Ltd among other companies during his career.

Vertex CEO Chris Thompson said: “We’re pleased that Steve has decided to join Vertex. His vast experience will help to continue the growth of the business and we look forward to welcoming him to the team.

“For many lenders, outsourcing is the best option and enables them to reduce their administration burden and achieve compliance easily in an increasingly buoyant property market.”