J3565 - Senior Underwriter South of England; Hybrid - Asset Finance

CAREERS IN LEASING
Job Reference: J3565

Job Title:

J3565 - Senior Underwriter - UK, South of England (Hybrid) - Asset Finance

Location:

S Eng
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits

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

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits.

Location:

UK, South of England (Hybrid).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underwriter to take on a senior role within a growing finance business, assessing a diverse range of secured and unsecured lending opportunities while supporting the wider SME credit and risk function.

• Underwrite new credit proposals within delegated authority and recommend those above mandate to Senior Credit Managers.
• Review proposals submitted by other underwriters, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Prepare detailed and commercially balanced credit papers for submission to Senior Credit Managers and Credit Risk.
• Ensure all credit analysis meets internal QA and policy standards.
• Provide expert support and mentoring to the underwriting team, promoting consistency and best practice.
• Support Senior Credit Managers and deputise where required.
• Maintain strong collaboration across Sales, Credit, Asset Management, and Collections.
• Conduct customer visits and relationship reviews to ensure effective risk management.

• Strong background in commercial lending across both secured and unsecured transactions.
• In-depth understanding of asset finance structures, products, and credit principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work within direct and broker origination channels.
• Skilled in writing and presenting detailed credit assessments for senior approval.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident making lending decisions within policy.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative approach and sound judgement.

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly Asset Finance and Leasing. You will also require relevant in-country experience
, without which, your application will not be considered.

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

Consultant

Recruitment Director

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