Underwriter

7 months ago

BurtonOnTrent, United Kingdom Close Brothers Group Full time

**OVERALL SUMMARY**

Join the Close Brothers Asset Finance (CBAF) team where you will provide effective, timely and commercial risk-based underwriting decisions on deals proposed to the Transport Division.

You will underwrite deals proposed in a consistent and timely manner, managing a caseload of up to 15 proposals per day, while also assisting the local Credit Manager with proposals that fall outside of mandate. You will form opinions from analysis undertaken to make decisions within mandated authority, under current group policy rules and regulatory procedures.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assessing creditworthiness of customers proposed to CBAF using accounts, bank statements, credit searches, assets type and suitability of the dealer.
- Assessing asset values and obtaining valuations via internet, Glasses Guide, CAP, auction sites, dealers and personal experience.
- Land Registry searches & internet house price valuations when required.
- Verify credit limits within Group before underwriting.
- Communicating decisions to Sales regarding proposals in a manner that is collaborative and respectful, encouraging good working relationship between the teams.
- Discussing potential deals from Sales before they are submitted.
- Liaising with other parts of CBAF regarding customers/deals to safeguard company interests.
- Speaking to Collections regarding arrears customers who are looking for further business.
- Dealing with any issues raised by Processing team regarding deals to pay out, invoices, acceptance conditions not adhered to.

**WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF**:

- You are a bright go getting individual that is tenacious and resilient with a strong desire to succeed.
- You have the ability to deliver quality outputs within agreed timescales.
- You have the ability to work under pressures whilst maintaining a positive mental attitude.
- You are numerate with proven analytical ability.
- You have a strong ability to plan and organise, as well as practical problem solving skills.
- You are an excellent communicator with a direct and open style.
- You have the enthusiasm and drive for generating revenue with evidence of "going the extra mile" coupled with strong client focus, a flexible and resilient attitude.
- You are able to demonstrate. an understanding of the business.

**IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU**:

- Have knowledge of underwriting within the Asset Financing environment.

**ABOUT US**

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.

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**The Company**

Founded in 1987 Close Brothers Asset Finance has grown and expanded, and now has multiple offices across the UK including our head office in Wimbledon, as well as offices in Chester, Burton, Glasgow, Sidcup and Manchester.

We remain focused on markets and services we know and understand. We have developed long-term relationships with our customers to fully understand their intricate business operations in order to support their long-term growth.

We remain committed to our traditional values of service, expertise and relationships alongside teamwork, integrity and prudence, to help the people and business of Britain thrive over the long term.

**Inclusion**

**The Benefits**

**Private medical**

**Discounted health checks**

**Stakeholder pension contribution**

**Gym discounts**

**Cycle to work scheme**

**Save As You Earn scheme**

**Purchase additional holiday**

**Charity & Sustainable work**

At Close Brothers, we are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our employees. Our donations continue to increase year on year thanks to our fundraising efforts and matched giving schemes to our employees’ favourite charities. We continue to seek out new ways to give as a group and to help employees who give their valuable time and money to causes close to them.

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Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose, and we recognise that to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term, we also have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, employees and customers, now and into the future.

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