Underwriter – Property Finance/ Asset Based Lending – Manchester or Leeds

Business Money Promotions Ltd; Manchester, Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of Business Lending solutions in the UK is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their team in Manchester or Leeds. The successful candidate will support the risk framework, underwrite new business, and provide training across the business. The role requires strong experience in property-backed lending and deal structuring. A market-leading salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of property-backed lending and ideally Asset Based Lending.
• Deal structuring experience with asset base 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 training on underwriting and credit risk awareness.

Skills

Property-backed lending experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management skills

Coaching and developing colleagues

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Underwriter – Property Finance/ Asset Based Lending – Manchester or Leeds

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

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Risk Director in ensuring the risk framework remains robust as the business grows.
• Underwrite new business propositions within your mandate.
• Act as the 1st 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.
• Ensure new and existing facilities comply with credit policy and appetite.
• Share best practices, driving efficiencies and consistency across regions.

Key requirements:

• Experienced underwriter with a strong understanding of property-backed lending and preferably Asset Based Lending.
• Deal structuring experience with available asset base and secondary security.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial statements.
• Experience in coaching and developing colleagues.
• Strong prioritisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative attitude with a positive, proactive approach.

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

Contact: M2 Professional Recruitment Services
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.m2recruit.co.uk