K3686 – Operations Executive 12m FTC – UK, London (Hybrid) – Asset Finance

Excellent salary plus bonus.

New Leaf Search is partnering with an established investment and specialist lending organisation in its search for an experienced Operations Executive to support its Asset Finance and Leasing portfolio on a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract

This is a hands-on operational role combining day-to-day contract servicing with data integrity, portfolio reconciliation and process improvement, following the implementation of a new finance management system

Working within the Asset Finance Operations function, you will investigate and resolve historic and migrated data issues, maintain accurate contract and asset records and support the effective administration of finance agreements throughout their lifecycle

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage the ongoing servicing of Asset Finance and Leasing contracts from post-drawdown through to maturity and closure
• Maintain accurate customer, contract and asset records, including payment schedules, rates, residual values and key contractual information
• Process contract amendments, reschedules, extensions, novations, settlements, asset disposals and closures
• Support borrower invoicing, statements, settlements, fees and other contractual payment requirements
• Investigate and resolve historic and migrated data discrepancies across customer, contract and asset records
• Reconcile portfolio information against source agreements, historic records, cash movements and finance ledgers
• Analyse large datasets using Excel to identify exceptions, validate corrections and monitor remediation activity
• Support the accurate recording of arrears, overdue balances and other material contract lifecycle events
• Maintain appropriate operational controls, approvals, supporting documentation and audit trails
• Identify recurring operational issues, investigate root causes and implement practical improvements
• Work closely with Finance, Credit, Investment and Technology colleagues to resolve operational and system-related issues
• Update procedures, checklists and guidance to strengthen operational accuracy, consistency and efficiency
• Take ownership of assigned issues through investigation, correction and final resolution

Person Specification:

• Strong hands-on operational experience within Asset Finance, Equipment Leasing or specialist lending
• Detailed understanding of the Asset Finance contract lifecycle, including payment schedules, amendments, settlements and contract closures
• Experience maintaining and servicing agreements within an Asset Finance, Leasing or Lending management system
• Proven experience investigating and correcting customer, contract or portfolio data discrepancies
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills, with advanced Excel capability for working with large datasets
• Good understanding of operational controls, documentation and audit requirements
• Ability to investigate complex operational issues independently and deliver practical solutions
• Experience supporting system migrations, data cleansing or remediation projects would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Power Query, Power BI, SQL or other data analysis tools would be beneficial
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services, particularly in Asset Finance and Leasing.

Relevant IN-COUNTRY experience is required; applications without it will not be considered

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Job Reference:	K3686
Contract Type:	12 Mth FTC
Location	London
Remote Working:	Hybrid
Consultant:	Katherine Amin
Function:	Operations
Contact phone:	0203 740 7222
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