CAREERS IN LEASINGJob Reference: J3565Job Title: J3565 – Senior Underwriter – UK, South of England (Hybrid) – Asset FinanceLocation: S EngSalary: £60,000 – £70,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits
New Leaf Search has partnered with a specialist finance provider in its search for a Senior Underwriter.
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits. Location: UK, South of England (Hybrid).
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underwriter to take on a senior role within a growing finance business, assessing a diverse range of secured and unsecured lending opportunities while supporting the wider SME credit and risk function.
Key Accountabilities
- Underwrite new credit proposals within delegated authority and recommend those above mandate to Senior Credit Managers.
- Review proposals submitted by other underwriters, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
- Prepare detailed and commercially balanced credit papers for submission to Senior Credit Managers and Credit Risk.
- Ensure all credit analysis meets internal QA and policy standards.
- Provide expert support and mentoring to the underwriting team, promoting consistency and best practice.
- Support Senior Credit Managers and deputise where required.
- Maintain strong collaboration across Sales, Credit, Asset Management, and Collections.
- Conduct customer visits and relationship reviews to ensure effective risk management.
Person Specification
- Strong background in commercial lending across both secured and unsecured transactions.
- In-depth understanding of asset finance structures, products, and credit principles.
- Demonstrated ability to work within direct and broker origination channels.
- Skilled in writing and presenting detailed credit assessments for senior approval.
- Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident making lending decisions within policy.
- Strong communicator with a collaborative approach and sound judgement.
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.
Apply in confidence by sending your CV. Referral Bonus: £500 if you recommend someone we place!
Consultant
Jane Theobald
Recruitment Director
Contact:: Jane Theobald
Email:: leasingworld@newleafsearch.com
Phone:: +44 (0) 203 740 7222
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