Job description
J3599 – Underwriter – UK, Birmingham / Midlands (Hybrid) – Asset Finance
New Leaf Search has partnered with an Asset Finance specialist in its search for an Underwriter.
Excellent salary, bonus and benefits. Location: UK, Birmingham / Midlands (Hybrid).
The Role
The Underwriter will support the group underwriting function, delivering risk-based credit assessment across incoming proposals while ensuring strong governance, sound commercial judgement and consistent decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver risk-based assessment of incoming proposals from Group companies.
Make underwriting decisions using analytical tools including credit searches, financial accounts and cashflow analysis.
Analyse large volumes of financial and commercial information to assess risk exposure.
Clearly justify decisions and provide structured feedback to Sales and Support teams.
Assist in preparation and presentation of Credit Papers to senior stakeholders.
Support new initiatives, pilot schemes and process improvements.
Participate in testing and embedding new systems and underwriting procedures.
Assist with post-payout deal audits and provide recommendations where required.
Process financial documentation and maintain efficient workflow using internal systems and MS Office tools.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Complete mandatory training and embed conduct rules in daily activities.
Support continuous improvement and professional development within the underwriting function.
Candidate Profile
Experience within underwriting or junior underwriting in financial services, ideally asset finance.
Strong analytical capability with attention to detail.
Ability to interpret financial statements, cashflows and credit risk indicators.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Organised, adaptable and able to manage changing workloads.
Strong Microsoft Office and systems capability.
We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly Asset Finance and Leasing.
You will also require relevant IN-COUNTRY experience; without which, your application will NOT be considered.
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