Underwriting Team Lead - Asset Finance

Marks Sattin; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Risk Underwriting Manager for the asset finance sector. In this hybrid role based in South-West London, you will assess financial statements, analyse credit reports, and prepare detailed risk reports. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of underwriting experience in asset finance, possess strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Join a dynamic team focused on risk mitigation and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of credit risk or underwriting experience in asset finance.
• Confident decision-making in unsecured transactions.

Responsibilities

• Assess financial statements and credit data to determine risk exposure.
• Prepare detailed risk reports with clear credit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal credit policies.

Skills

Credit risk or Underwriting experience within ASSET FINANCE

Strong analytical skills

Confident decision-making

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Job description

Risk Underwriting Manager - Asset Finance

Hybrid working: 2 days a week in the office, Location: South-West, London

Company Profile: A leading Financial Services provider specialising in vendor and equipment finance

Successful applicant MUST have

• Credit risk or Underwriting experience within ASSET FINANCE.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess financial statements and credit data to determine risk exposure.
• Analyse credit reports, market data, and collateral trends to inform underwriting decisions for Mid-Ticket & Large Ticket Deals.
• Prepare detailed risk reports with clear credit recommendations.
• Conduct due diligence and periodic transaction reviews to update credit ratings
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal credit policies.
• Monitor delinquent accounts and mitigate risk exposure.
• Maintain accurate risk data and ensure adherence to credit approvals.
• Support process improvements in risk assessment and underwriting.

Requirements

• 3+ years of credit risk or underwriting experience.
• You must have Asset Finance experience
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset.
• Confident decision-making in unsecured mid ticket to large-ticket transactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented team player.