Head of Corporate Underwriting

Stellantis Financial Services UK, Germany and Austria; Redhill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services provider is seeking a Head of Corporate Underwriting to lead corporate credit operations across the UK. This pivotal role in Redhill involves ensuring compliance, managing risks, and mentoring a team of analysts. The ideal candidate has extensive underwriting experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for collaborative leadership. Join a culture of inclusivity and innovation while contributing to global initiatives and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Participation in global initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing large corporate credit portfolios.
• Inclusive leadership skills to manage risk and compliance activities.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Guide credit underwriting operations for dealer and fleet portfolios.
• Make informed credit decisions within lending authority.
• Identify early warning signals for portfolio quality.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Risk management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional qualifications in economics or related fields

Job description

Are you an innovative thinker with collaborative leadership skills and a passion for risk management?

We’re looking for a Head of Corporate Underwriting to join our Risk team in Cardiff or Redhill. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee corporate credit underwriting operations across the UK, ensuring sound practices, regulatory compliance, and portfolio quality. You’ll combine expertise with inclusive leadership to improve processes, manage risk effectively, and support business growth.

What you’ll be doing

As Head of Corporate Underwriting, you’ll :

• Guide credit underwriting operations for dealer and fleet portfolios, ensuring KPIs are achieved.
• Make informed credit decisions within delegated lending authority and present significant exposures to the Stellantis Global Loan Committee.
• Identify early warning signals and address below-standard credits to strengthen portfolio quality.
• Champion continuous improvement in underwriting processes and decision‑making frameworks.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Lead and mentor a team of credit analysts, fostering an inclusive and growth‑oriented culture.

Who we’re looking for

This role is ideal for someone with :

• Extensive experience in credit underwriting and managing large corporate credit portfolios.
• Inclusive leadership skills and the ability to manage risk, compliance, and oversight activities.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to complex challenges.
• Fluent English (verbal and written)
• Professional qualifications in economics or related fields and experience in wholesale or captive finance environments are highly desirable.

Why join us?

• Play a key role in shaping risk strategy and supporting shared success.
• Lead a collaborative team and contribute to global initiatives.
• Enjoy opportunities for career progression within Stellantis Financial Services.
• Be part of an inclusive, innovative environment that values continuous improvement.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re ready to lead underwriting operations and contribute to our success, we’d love to hear from you.

People are the driving force of our business; we want to work with the best to continue to be amazing. From our Diversity Squad, Women of Stellantis Network, Employee Forum, or becoming an Engagement Champion, there’s something for everyone to help shape our company.

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Apply today and take your career forward!