Head of Credit & Underwriting Strategy

VARGO Group

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% matching pension contribution
Annual Personal Development Allowance
Health Cash Plan
Discretionary Annual Bonus

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Underwriter/Head of Credit to manage credit policies and lead the credit sanctioning team. The ideal candidate will have experience in credit management, strong leadership abilities, and excellent analytical skills. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing credit decisions, training the team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

  • Experience in credit management or underwriting.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to analyze credit applications and policies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the credit policy and sanctioning processes.
  • Lead the team of sanctioners to deliver credit decisions.
  • Provide training and support for BDM team.

Job description

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Underwriter/Head of Credit to manage credit policies and lead the credit sanctioning team. The ideal candidate will have experience in credit management, strong leadership abilities, and excellent analytical skills. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing credit decisions, training the team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.
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