Senior Underwriter
American Family Insurance GroupSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries
Position Overview
- Location Type: Remote (Hybrid in Wellingborough)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Not Specified
Join our well-established, family-owned business, supported by a Group with over 250 years of history. We are enhancing our Underwriting function to support steady and continued growth, offering a level of stability and security that is rare in the asset finance industry.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Onsite subsidised restaurant
- Free onsite parking
- Range of discounts and benefits through our Reward Gateway platform
The Practical Bits
- Standard Work Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- Team Location: Wellingborough head office.
- Work Arrangement: Typically onsite three days per week. For those living beyond a commutable distance, flexible arrangements based on experience and ability may be discussed.
Your Role
- Review and decision larger value and/or more complex proposals.
- Assess and analyse the creditworthiness of individuals, serviceability of companies, asset evaluation, and securities assessment to determine risk.
- Liaise with introducers to clarify proposal information and issue acceptances, declines, or requests for further information.
- Write recommendation papers for Committee and Board review.
- Participate in the Board and Committee approval process for high-value deals.
Requirements
- Significant underwriting experience in Asset Finance with a mandate for high-value deals.
- Experience writing board and committee papers, and familiarity with the Board approval process.
- Good understanding of Consumer Credit Act and FCA Handbook.
- Capability to perform detailed financial analysis.
- A balanced view of commercial risk versus credit risk, with the ability to negotiate and amend transaction structures.
- A good understanding of finance products, documentation, and associated risks.
Desirable Qualifications
- Recognised Credit Risk Management qualification (or working towards).
Application Instructions
If you are excited about this opportunity, apply now. One of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch within five working days.
Company Information
- Department: Arkle Underwriting Department
- Published: 2025-06-03
Skills
Asset Finance
Creditworthiness Assessment
Financial Analysis
Board and Committee Paper Writing
FCA Handbook
Consumer Credit Act
Risk Analysis
Transaction Structuring
Arta Finance
Provides personalized investment strategies and services
About Arta Finance
Arta Finance provides tailored investment solutions for a variety of clients, including individual investors and institutional entities. The company focuses on creating personalized investment strategies that align with the specific financial and tax needs of its clients. Revenue is generated primarily through management fees for overseeing investment portfolios and transaction fees for executing trades. Arta Finance promotes a client-centric approach, encouraging clients to evaluate investment opportunities based on their own objectives and risk tolerance. While the company offers expert advice, it does not guarantee the success of its strategies, emphasizing the risks involved in investing. Additionally, it advises clients to consult tax professionals to consider tax implications before making investment decisions.
Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$87.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees