Credit Risk Underwriting Manager - 18m Mat Cover

Summary: The Credit Risk Underwriting Manager role focuses on managing credit risk and underwriting processes within asset finance for a leading financial services provider. The position requires a strong background in credit risk assessment and underwriting, specifically in asset finance, with responsibilities including risk analysis, compliance, and process improvements. The role is hybrid, requiring two days a week in the office, and is offered on an 18-month contract basis. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess financial statements and credit data to determine risk exposure.
• Analyse credit reports, market data, and collateral trends to inform underwriting decisions.
• 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.

Key Skills:

• 2 years of credit risk or underwriting experience.
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset.
• Asset finance experience.
• Confident decision-making in unsecured small-ticket transactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented team player.

Salary (Rate): £70,000 yearly

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance