J3564 - Underwriter - UK, South of England (Remote/Hybrid) - Asset Finance

Leasing World; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist finance provider is looking for an Underwriter for the UK, South of England area. This is a remote/hybrid role offering a salary of up to £60,000, plus an excellent uncapped bonus and benefits. Responsibilities include underwriting credit proposals and building relationships across teams. Candidates should have commercial lending experience and strong credit judgement.

Benefits

Excellent uncapped bonus

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial lending, covering both secured and unsecured facilities.
• Ability to assess high volumes of lower-value proposals efficiently and accurately.
• Understanding of direct and broker-led origination models.
• Strong commercial awareness with sound credit judgement.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new credit proposals within personal mandate.
• Review credit proposals and provide feedback as needed.
• Complete annual reviews accurately and within set deadlines.
• Attend customer visits to improve credit decision quality.

Skills

Commercial lending experience

Credit judgement

Excellent written communication

Detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

CAREERS IN LEASING Job Reference: J3564
Job Title: J3564 - Underwriter - UK, South of England (Remote/Hybrid) - Asset Finance
Location: S Eng
Salary: To £60,000 plus excellent uncapped bonus and benefits

Description

J3564 - Underwriter - UK, South of England (Remote/Hybrid) - Asset Finance

New Leaf Search has partnered with a specialist finance provider in its search for an Underwriter.

💷 Salary: To £60,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits 📍 Location: UK, South of England (Remote/Hybrid)

Key Accountabilities

• Underwrite new credit proposals within personal mandate.
• Recommend proposals exceeding mandate for Senior Underwriter or Credit Manager approval.
• Review credit proposals above other underwriters’ mandates, providing constructive feedback as needed.
• Ensure credit analyses are appropriate for the level of advance and compliant with QA standards.
• Complete annual reviews accurately and within set deadlines.
• Build effective internal and external relationships across SME Lending, Sales, Asset Management, and Collections/Recoveries.
• Promote open communication and collaboration across departments.
• Attend customer visits to enhance understanding and improve credit decision quality.

Person Specification

• Experience in commercial lending, covering both secured and unsecured facilities.
• Ability to assess high volumes of lower-value proposals efficiently and accurately.
• Understanding of direct and broker-led origination models.
• Strong commercial awareness with sound credit judgement.
• Excellent written communication and credit paper preparation skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to balance risk with opportunity.
• UK market experience essential.

📩 Apply in confidence by sending your CV. 💷 Referral Bonus: £500 if you recommend someone we place!

Consultant

Jane Theobald

Recruitment Director

Contact: Jane Theobald
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

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