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

£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.

Key Accountabilities:

• 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.

Person Specification:

• 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.

Job Reference:	J3565
Contract Type:	Permanent
Location	Southampton
Remote Working:	Hybrid
Consultant:	Jane Theobald
Function:	Credit / Risk
Contact phone:	0203 740 7222
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