Underwriting Manager
Posted 27 April by
BCT Resourcing
Remote/Hybrid UK
Up to £65,000 per annum
We are looking for an experienced Underwriting Manager to join a leading organisation within the Finance Sector. Looking for Motor Finance and Lender Experience previously.
We're looking for an experienced Underwriting Manager to join a leading organisation in an exciting role. Our client is one of the fastest growing fintech companies in the UK. Their technology is powering a revolution directly impacting people's lives by enabling the fairest, quickest and most customer-centric products available to car buyers in the UK.
As the Underwriting Manager, you will be directly responsible for leading and managing our underwriting department, ensuring the timely and accurate assessment of credit applications while maintaining strict compliance with company policies, regulatory guidelines, and risk management practices. Your role will be critical in shaping and implementing underwriting strategies to drive business growth while effectively managing credit risk.
Core Responsibilities:
* Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Underwriters, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
* Set clear performance objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
* As an Underwriting subject matter expert, work alongside key stakeholders to input into key requirements and challenge assumptions.
* Establish and maintain underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistent and accurate assessments.
* Regularly review and update underwriting processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer experience.
* Support the team in evaluating Hire Purchase applications, assessing creditworthiness, considering factors such as application data, affordability, credit referencing agency reports and open banking data.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements as set out by Compliance Team, including but not limited to Consumer Credit Act, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) guidelines, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as Sales, Product, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Credit Risk, to understand business objectives, ensure underwriting decisions support organisational goals and improve underwriter efficiency through technological change.
Your Experience:
* Proven experience in underwriting and credit risk management within the motor finance sector.
* Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks, including Consumer Credit Act, FCA guidelines, and AML regulations.
* Excellent decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate complex financial information and assess credit risk.
If you are an experience Underwriting Manager who is looking to oversee the team and be a pivotal part of the team this would be an ideal role for you. Remote working available with offices located in Manchester/Oxford and London for important meetings and training.
Required skills
- manager
- Underwriting Manager
- underwriting
Reference: 52545675
Please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process. To stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse. Visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work.
Report this jobNot quite what you are looking for? Try these similar searches
Replace a job alert
Replace a job alert
Get Job Alerts straight to your inbox
"Office Assistant jobs in London"
Your Job Alert has been created and your search saved.
'Saved search name'