Universal Underwriter (Operations)

Location

• Leeds
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: 6 Months (initially )
• Daily Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
• Are you ready for your next career challenge? Are you an experienced Underwriter or Credit professional looking to take your career in a new direction?
• We’re looking for a Universal Underwriter (Operations) to join a leading UK financial services organisation, supporting its retail banking customers and playing a key role in responsible lending decisions.
• This is an excellent opportunity to use your existing underwriting and credit experience while developing your skills across a broader range of products, customers and business areas.

The role

Key responsibilities include

• · Assessing customer financial circumstances and lending applications
• · Making responsible credit and lending decisions in line with agreed lending standards
• · Identifying potential fraud and helping minimise losses and bad debt
• · Ensuring all policies, procedures and internal controls are followed
• · Providing guidance and feedback to related business areas
• · Supporting continuous improvement across the customer journey
• · Reviewing policies and procedures and making evidence-based recommendations for change
• · Working towards customer satisfaction, revenue and cost-containment objectives
• · Ensuring relevant regulatory requirements are understood and applied
• · Contributing to strong team performance and positive customer outcomes