Dealer Service Agent

RLE International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RLE International in Manchester is seeking a Dealer Services Agent to assess creditworthiness for Personal and Commercial lending within a dynamic retail finance environment.

You will review financial statements, credit reports, and business plans to determine risk, while coordinating with sales, operations, and brokers to resolve queries and ensure compliant underwriting decisions.

Qualifications

• Credit underwriting experience or financial analysis experience.
• Experience with automotive finance is highly valued.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and ratios.

Responsibilities

• Credit Assessment: analyse financial statements, credit reports and business plans to determine risk.
• Assess creditworthiness for Personal & Commercial lending across Retail & SME sectors.
• Communicate underwriting decisions clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure underwriting activities comply with legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements of underwriting processes and policies.

Skills

Decision making

Dealer query resolution

Communication & collaboration

Compliance

Process improvement

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Proactive & team player

Job description

Dealer Services Agent

Rate: £17.46 PAYE (Via Umbrella)

Job Description

Our client is the financial services arm of its company, playing a crucial role in supporting automotive businesses across Europe.

A key operational hub, providing financial services to their dealers across European markets and supporting their UK retail customers. They are dedicated in providing innovative and flexible vehicle financing solutions, enabling millions of customers to drive the vehicles they need and helping its dealer network stock their dealerships. They pride themselves on a customer-centric approach, robust financial products, and a dynamic team that drives success.

As they continue to expand our underwriting team in Manchester, we are looking for talented individuals to join them.

Responsibilities

You will play a crucial role in one of our key retail departments by assessing the creditworthiness of potential customers for both Personal & Commercial lending.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Credit Assessment: Conducting thorough financial analysis of commercial clients, including reviewing financial statements, credit reports, business plans, and industry specific data to determine risk levels.

Skills & qualifications

Decision Making:

Making informed and sound lending decisions in line with the company's credit policy, risk appetite, and regulatory guidelines, ensuring a balanced approach between business growth and risk management.

Dealer Query Resolution: Responding to and resolving queries from dealers regarding credit applications, processes, and policies, primarily via phone, email, and other communication channels.

Communication & Collaboration: Engaging effectively with internal stakeholders (sales, operations, collections) and external partners (brokers, clients) to gather necessary information and communicate underwriting decisions clearly and concisely.

Compliance: Ensuring all underwriting activities adhere to relevant legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.

Process Improvement: Contributing to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes and policies.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and analytical individual with a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail.

While experience in commercial underwriting is highly valued, we are open to candidates at various stages of their career.

Excellent experience in credit underwriting or financial analysis, ideally within an automotive finance environment. This could include experience assessing both personal (retail) and commercial customer credit profiles for vehicle financing.

A strong understanding of the unique credit considerations for both individual consumers and small to medium-sized businesses is highly desirable.

Financial Acumen

understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and key financial ratios. Ability to interpret complex financial data to assess business health and repayment capacity. Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make reasoned decisions under pressure.

Experience Required

Risk Assessment: A solid grasp of risk assessment principles and the ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial and operational risks across diverse customer segments.

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences, and adept at handling queries effectively.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and documentation.

Proactive & Team Player: A self-starter who can work independently but also thrives in a collaborative team environment.

This position is based in Manchester, and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Manchester Business Centre for typically 3 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements.

Additional Information

INSIDE IR35

Candidates must be available for training for the first 4 to 6 weeks - NO ANNUAL LEAVE TO BE TAKEN DURING THIS TIME

Manager looking to interview ASAP with an immediate start.

Eligibility: You MUST have the right to work in the UK and sponsorship is not offered on this