Senior Underwriter

2 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Fintellect Recruitment Full time

Our client is an established, award-winning Asset Finance lender who has been supporting UK SME growth for over 40 years. They have built a great reputation in the market for their customer service and with recent further investment they have bolstered their proposition with more tailored innovative solutions for SMES and are a leader in their marketplace. Due to their continued success, they are now looking to grow again in their Credit & Risk department.


We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Underwriter who will be responsible for performing credit reviews of new proposals and existing customers and drafting and presenting structured credit proposals to the Credit Committee in accordance with pre-agreed SLAs. You will be working closely with the sales team and brokers and therefore need to be confident in building, developing and strengthening relationships to maximise future opportunities for the Company.


This role will be predominantly working from home but you will be expected to go into their NW based offices at least once a week.


Requirements of the Credit Underwriter:

  • Previous experience in Credit Underwriting specifically within the Commercial Lending arena, we are happy to consider people from Invoice Finance, ABL, Property Finance, Business and Commercial Banking, Loans or Asset Finance.
  • Excellent credit assessment and report writing skills - ability to carry out due-diligence on credits and write a credit report for presentation to sanctioning authorities
  • Strong financial, analytical and numerical skills
  • Strong communication and organisation skills - understanding of the credit risk drivers for each proposal
  • Strong time-management abilities - ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
  • Attention to detail and accountable - demonstrates strong deal ownership
  • Willingness, aptitude and gravitas to be a key member of a growing business
  • Team player with self-motivation and drive


Why Should You Apply?

  • Highly competitive basic salary + bonus
  • Growing team and business where you can make an impact
  • Future opportunities to develop with the business
  • Reputable and established business with a great family-like, supportive culture

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