Underwriter – Property Finance/ Asset Based Lending

Business Money Promotions Ltd; Manchester, Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of Business Lending solutions within the SME marketplace is seeking an experienced Underwriter for their team in Manchester or Leeds. The role involves underwriting, risk assessment, and supporting business development through structured proposals. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, and will be offered a market-leading salary along with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced in property-backed lending and ideally asset-based lending.
• Deal structuring experience involving available assets and secondary security.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Risk Director in maintaining a robust risk framework.
• Underwrite new business propositions within your mandate.
• Provide underwriting training across the business.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Coaching

Problem Solving

Job description

Underwriter – Property Finance/ Asset Based Lending

Our client, one of the UK's leading providers of Business Lending solutions within the SME marketplace, is looking to hire an experienced Underwriter to join their expanding team in Manchester or Leeds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Risk Director in maintaining a robust risk framework as the business grows.
• Underwrite new business propositions within your mandate.
• Act as the first underwriter/due diligence support for deals outside your mandate.
• Provide underwriting and credit risk awareness training across the business.
• Assist the Business Development team in structuring new proposals.
• Oversee credit to ensure facilities align with credit policy and appetite.
• Promote best practices, driving efficiencies and consistency across regions.

Key Requirements:

• Experienced underwriter with a thorough understanding of property-backed lending and ideally asset-based lending.
• Deal structuring experience involving available assets and secondary security.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.
• Proven coaching and development skills.
• Strong prioritization and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative attitude with a positive, proactive approach.

The successful candidate will receive a market-leading salary plus additional benefits.

For more information, contact us at 01625 522 774 or email [e-mail].