Head of underwriting in London

London

Job description

HEAD OF UNDERWRITING

£80,000

LONDON

THE COMPANY

This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-paced financial services business. The role offers the chance to lead an underwriting team and have a real impact in your role to make a difference to company performance.

THE ROLE

  • Managing a large team to oversee underwriting decisions and improve the wider decisioning process
  • Oversee deal approvals and pricing, as well as work with fraud and financial crime
  • Work and communicate closely with senior members and other teams within the business, including Operations and Credit Risk
  • Take a crucial role in leadership and development for existing managers in the team, supporting a collaborative culture

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

  • Essential to have experience managing a credit underwriting function
  • Experience managing a large team and developing management abilities in others
  • Experience working with Credit Risk to improve operational credit
  • Ability to be agile and work in a fast-paced, driven environment

SALARY AND BENEFITS

  • Up to £80,000 base salary
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Pension contribution scheme
  • Health insurance
  • 25 days' holiday

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Harnham through the 'Apply' link

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
London
Type of Contract
Casual / Part Time Jobs
Published at
17-08-2025
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English
Posted 2025-08-17

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