​J3264 - New Leaf Search has partnered with a leading European financial services group in its search for a Risk Administrator (on a 4 - 6 mth FTC). You will be responsible for the provision of effective and high quality administrative support to the Risk team to minimise response times and maximise productivity. There is also a high likelihood that the role may become permanent.

Excellent salary, plus bonus and benefits. Location: UK, Greater London / Surrey (Hybrid).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary responsibility is to follow a pre-determined checklist on all transactions prior to a Risk Manager beginning their underwriting process, to highlight if a transaction fits within acceptable parameters.

• Complete naming searches within the Risk System to determine and ensure exposure levels are being accurately reported.

• Complete searches within database to determine where the relationship with the customer group on a particular transaction lies.

• Cross reference our customers and their Ultimate Beneficial Owners against database of higher risk companies and individuals.

• Review the suppliers on customer transactions to ensure they are genuine, bona fide dealerships / suppliers of the equipment the business is asked to fund.

• Adherence to the Risk team’s SLA and delivering considered, professional responses to requests from internal departments.

• Provide clear rationale to recommendations when discussing Customer Due Diligence issues with Compliance.

• Support ad-hoc administrative tasks for the Risk team and ensure accurate data is held and maintained on core underwriting and customer management system.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Excellent verbal and written communicator.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Good knowledge of MS Word & Excel.

• Good time management and organisational skills.

• Methodical and attention to detail.

• Focused on providing excellent service to internal customers.

• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.

• A strong team player.

• Willingness to learn.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading financial services company offering realistic career progression.

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly in Asset Finance and Leasing.

Applicants will only be considered with relevant in-country experience.

Contact us for a confidential discussion.