Asset Finance- Credit Underwriter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Asset Finance Credit Underwriter
Salary £60k - £65k basic plus Bonus and excellent benefits
South East England
James George Recruitment are working alongside an Asset Finance Funder who are looking for an experienced Credit Underwriter to join their team. We are keen to hear from B2B Credit Underwriters who have at least 2 years’ of Asset Finance underwriting experience, who are looking for the next step in their career.
You will draft and present credit proposals, maintaining objective and independent views within the credit process and complying with Credit Policy, guidelines, and processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Detailed analysis of company accounts
- Perform credit reviews, research industry and customer-related information for all new proposals and reviews of existing customers
- Work to timelines of credit proposals and reviews, in accordance with pre-agreed SLAs
- Coordinate with colleagues from the Credit & Risk department, as well as the Sales and Operations teams
- Be confident to build, develop, and strengthen relationships with existing and potential Introducers in order to maximise future opportunities for the Business
- Assist in the production of underwriting management reports, including client exposures, asset concentration and other ad hoc reports as required.
Key skills:
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communicator and relationship builder
- Excellent attention to detail and accountable
- Team player with self-motivation, a ‘can do, attitude and drive to succeed
- High level of personal and professional integrity
- Ability to write structured credit proposals in line with agreed timescales
- Previous credit risk experience in the asset finance industry
An excellent range of benefits accompany the basic salary quoted above. Please contact Adam Sommerville, Scott Sheppard or Lorna Coburn at James George Recruitment for a discreet and confidential conversation about the opportunity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £60,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Asset Finance: 2 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: JG0273
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Asset Finance- Credit Underwriter roles across JGT Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £60,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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