We are a leading dynamic Asset Finance business, with outstanding technology and service offerings, supporting equipment suppliers across the UK with bespoke finance programmes. With regionally based direct customer asset finance offering, the business plans to expand aggressively, currently supporting approximately 40,000 SMEs, growing at 10,000 per annum. We are a multi-award-winning business, growing revenues at 20% pa, with plans to double origination and balance sheet over the next 3 years.
The Role
You will be responsible for the asset management function within Propel. This requires working closely with key stakeholders across the business you will ensure that we have robust asset management processes in place in support of our key target markets.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsibility for the portfolio of assets owned and managed by Propel in support of the leasing and hire purchase business. Currently Propel takes no Residual Value (RV) risk in the portfolio but as the strategic outlook changes that approach may change.
* Maintain and regularly review under appropriate governance, which may include external support, Depreciation Curves relevant to the main asset types which the business funds. These curves will be used in underwriting at origination and for ongoing portfolio management including Mark to Market valuation of the back book.
* Provide an appropriate valuation for assets for new transactions where depreciation curves are not appropriate.
* Maintain and manage an appropriate panel of valuers / external database providers for sources of valuation information used in underwriting transactions, in life management and recovery situations.
* Maintain and manage an appropriate panel of Sub Hire Audit / Asset Inspection agents and ensure ongoing management and review of audit schedules and managing the outcome of reviews, taking remediation action as appropriate.
* Maintain and manage an appropriate panel of agents to be utilised in asset recovery and sale situations
* Support the Collections and Business Support functions with asset valuations, asset recovery options and asset disposal advice, and instructing agents as required in line with agreed recovery approaches.
* Provide MI to appropriate committees, including Credit Committee, on a regular basis as required, including portfolio overviews / asset concentrations / market risks, and lessons learned on recoveries. Input to Credit Policy on risk appetite on asset types and asset considerations in lending appetite.
* Responsibility for ownership / maintenance of Asset Management Framework and other supporting policies as appropriate
* Key Responsibility in supporting drafting and maintenance of other Policies as appropriate (e.g. Asset Supplier Policy, Collections and Recovery Policies, Valuation Policy, etc).
Required skills/experience
* Strong Asset Management background
* Strong knowledge of asset finance and the sector infrastructure and advisers / suppliers
* Understanding of Governance, Risk Management and Compliance within an Asset Management Framework
* A proven problem solver with the ability to think around a subject, considering risk implications.
* Analytical – someone able to draw findings and make recommendations based on information provided to them.
* Maintains solid relationships with external professional bodies, suppliers and clients.
In return Propel will offer the successful candidate:
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Hybrid working options
* 2 additional days holiday after 5 years’ service
* Opt in private medical cover
* Subsidised gym membership
* Company events and reward schemes
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