Credit Specialist (Motor Finance Underwriting)
Location: Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Our client is part of a global banking group with a simple mission: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that help customers make responsible financial decisions. They partner with leading UK retailers and brands to support their customers finance purchases responsibly.
The Role
The role of a Credit Specialist is taking responsibility for making lending decisions on high value credit applications received through our partners in the Retail, Revolving, Personal Loans, Home Improvement, and Motor & Leisure sectors. You will contribute to the implementation of Credit Risk, Operational Risk policies, making sure that all conduct risk guidelines are followed. This means taking ownership of the customer or the partner query. Being courteous, professional, and diligent whilst adhering to Operational policies and the framework underpinned by the four Consumer Duty pillars, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Key Responsibilities:
Play a major role in making 'best practice' underwriting decisions on high value credit for:
Point of sale retail finance
Personal Lending
Motor Vehicle Finance
Leisure
Home Improvement
Credit Cards
L iaise with customers providing a dedicated point of contact for high value referral decisions and maximise accept rates.
Assist with potential fraud investigations using CIFAS and Hunter
Ensuring that all customer contact activities & underwriting decisions are compliant with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Liaise with Account Managers and Clients providing a dedicated point of contact for allreferral decisions.
Experts in underwriting Motor, Personal Loans, Home Improvements, and high value Retail.
Skills & Attributes:
A good working knowledge of applicant Credit Bureau data and the ability to analyse this data to make a quality lending decision.
Be able to demonstrate the ability to assess an applicant's affordability from various data sources including bank statements and pay slips.
An understanding and knowledge of applicant credit scoring methodology
Could this be you?
Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything our client does. They're looking for people who live by theit values, who are positive, brave, and own it. Don't let confidence hold you back. You don't need to meet every requirement - if you have around 75% of the skills and the right attitude, we'd love to hear from you.
What's in it for you
Our client is a Top Employer UK, they offer a supportive, inclusive environment and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your lifestyle. Highlights include:
Competitive salary and comprehensive package, contributory pension, and health cash plan
Opportunity to buy/sell holiday giving you even more control over your work-life balance
Flexible benefits including private medical insurance and lifestyle discounts
A culture that values collaboration, development, and wellbeing
Apply now to join a team that makes a real impact.
Equal Opportunities
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.
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