​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​J3128 - New Leaf Search has partnered with an international provider of business-to-business financial solutions in their search for a Senior Risk Manager. You will be responsible for leading a growing team of risk managers underwriting middle-ticket and structured transactions across all business channels. This is a significant role within an established and diverse business.

Salary: Excellent salary, bonus and benefits. Location: UK, Thames Valley / West London (Hybrid).

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the middle-ticket lending team to deliver on the business’s strategy, which includes both commercial and cultural objectives.

• Develop effective, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across and beyond the business.

• Set and support targets and personal development plans for team members, aligned with the business’s strategic objectives.

• Optimise the management of workflow and resourcing in the middle-ticket lending team.

• Review, structure, facilitate, and decide transactions and schemes with end-users, manufacturers, vendors, and brokers.

• Support entry into new markets, including the development of new products and capabilities with new asset classes.

• Lead the optimisation of processes, including the further development of auto decisioning tools and other digital resources.

• Develop effective and reliable reports in order to monitor the performance of a large and diverse portfolio, and the efficacy and efficiency of the team.

• Regularly review guidelines and policies to ensure they reflect developing stakeholder requirements. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• A track record as a team leader who can inspire and motivate for results across a wide range of business objectives.

• Strong credit and underwriting experience.

• Demonstrable ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders.

• Experience working with middle-ticket and structured transactions.

• Extensive knowledge of the UK asset finance industry. 

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly in Asset Finance and Leasing.

Applicants will only be considered with relevant in-country experience.