Jobs
>
Leeds

    Underwriter - Leeds, United Kingdom - Novuna

    Novuna
    Novuna Leeds, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description

    Are you eager to learn new skills? Do you have fantastic attention to detail, and demonstrate a consistently high level of accuracy in your work? Are you an analytical thinker and decision-maker?

    If your answer is 'yes' to all of these, keep reading.

    Want to know a little about us?

    At Novuna Consumer Finance, we provide fast, flexible finance solutions for some of the UK's biggest retail brands. Whether customers are buying furniture for their new home, an important piece of jewellery, or home electrical goods, we're passionate about delivering phenomenal customer experiences.

    We're proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive employer , and we're number 15 in Glassdoor's Top 50 Employer list.

    What does the role involve?

    Reporting to the Risk Operations Manager and working closely with our supportive team of Underwriters, you will be required to make decisions on credit applications that have been referred by the system and assess the customers' affordability to ensure we are being a responsible lender at all times. You will adhere to internal and external controls to maintain brand integrity as well as ensure all customers are treated fairly, regulatory requirements are met, and wherever possible referrals are dealt with at the first point of contact.

    This role comes with a high level of responsibility and decision making however a comprehensive training plan will ensure your success here at Novuna.

    This is a hybrid role with the requirement to attend the Leeds office on a weekly basis. You will work a shift pattern between the hours of 8am-8pm, across 7 days a week. This will include alternate weekends and 1 late shift per week of 12pm - 8pm.

    Please note, we have a 12-month FTC and a permanent role available to join the Underwriting team.

    Some of your key duties will include:

  • Resolving referred cases efficiently and accurately in line with process, procedures and mandate levels
  • Providing expert advice and support to stakeholders across the business unit reducing risk of financial loss
  • Delivering and demonstrating fair customer outcomes

    • What are we looking for?

    We are looking for someone who possesses a high level of accuracy and attention to detail at all times. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to build rapport and effective working relationships. Previous underwriting experience or knowledge of credit files would be highly desirable but not essential as the successful candidate will be provided with a supportive training plan which includes, 1 to 1 coaching, workshops, and shadowing to ensure you have all the tools you need to succeed in the role.

    Also, we're looking for the following:

  • Team player who can collaborate well with stakeholders across the business
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to complete tasks following a defined process
  • Confident in working on your own initiative and completing time-sensitive tasks

    • What can we offer you?

    At Novuna we take our people promise seriously. If you join us, you'll have a chance to make a difference, opportunities to learn, and time to shine .

    In addition to a market-benchmarked salary and excellent bonus scheme, our offer to you includes:

  • Flexible hybrid working
  • 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days
  • Full wellbeing package including BUPA, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year

    • What's the next step?

    Interested? Start your application today and see what Novuna can offer you.

    Novuna is a consciously inclusive employer, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

    #LI-Hybrid

  • BRUIN Financial

    Underwriter

    5 days ago

    BRUIN Financial Leeds, United Kingdom

    Permanent · - Leeds, West Yorkshire · **Ref**: 32332 · Are you a strong player in the world of Underwriting, with prior experience in Insurance? Are you looking to broaden your Underwriting skillset further? If so, we are working on a fantastic opportunity with a global Insurance ...

  • Markel

    Underwriter

    1 week ago

    Markel Leeds, United Kingdom

    **Underwriter** · **Leeds** · **Competitive Salary + Bonus & Great Benefits** · **Are you looking to progress your career within underwriting?** · **Help us provide an excellent underwriting service for brokers in the UK here at Markel.** · We have an excellent opportunity for an ...

  • Eames Consulting

    Senior Underwriter

    1 week ago

    Eames Consulting Leeds, United Kingdom

    Eames are currently working in partnership with a Global Insurer, they are looking for a Senior Underwriter to underwrite renewals across varied classes of commercial risk to help build/maintain relationships and deliver exceptional service to their brokers. · Key responsibilitie ...

  • CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd

    Assistant Underwriter

    1 day ago

    CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd Leeds, United Kingdom

    Assistant Underwriter · Leeds City Centre · Salary up to £30,000 + Bonus · Are you looking to develop your career within Underwriting · My client, a global Insurance company have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Underwriter to join their team based in Leeds. You will work ...

  • Harrison Holgate

    Fleet Underwriter

    1 day ago

    Harrison Holgate Leeds, United Kingdom

    Do you have experience within underwriting? · Are you looking to work within a reputable and established team? · Position: Fleet Underwriter · Location: Leeds · Hybrid: Yes · **Salary**: Up to £30,000 · This client is looking for an experienced Underwriter who is keen to join a r ...

  • STRIDE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD

    Development Underwriter

    3 days ago

    STRIDE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD Leeds, United Kingdom

    This Development Underwriter role is focused on driving growth of the mid-market book for this progressive international insurance firm - the business has invested into technology, systems, product and infrastructure; you'll now have senior underwritingauthority to deploy and the ...

  • Eames Consulting

    Assistant Underwriter

    3 days ago

    Eames Consulting Leeds, United Kingdom

    Eames are currently working in partnership with a Global Insurer, they are looking for an Assistant Underwriter to join the team and work as part of their Renewals connect team providing excellent underwriting service for brokers in the UK. · Key Responsibilities: · - Maintain a ...

  • Avencia

    Assistant Underwriter

    6 days ago

    Avencia Leeds, United Kingdom

    **The Opportunity**: · Are you looking to develop your career within Underwriting? Come and help us provide an outstanding underwriting service to our clients and brokers here at Markel What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful differe ...

  • STRIDE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD

    Casualty Underwriter

    3 days ago

    STRIDE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD Leeds, United Kingdom

    The opportunity to join the casualty division of a UK leading MGA has arisen in Leeds. As a casualty underwriter you will promote the products, profile and the wider business to brokers. · **As a casualty underwriter**: · - You will be working closely with the underwriting manage ...

  • CLD Recruitment

    Assistant Underwriter

    3 days ago

    CLD Recruitment Leeds, United Kingdom Full time

    Assistant Underwriter · Leeds City Centre · Salary up to £27,000 + Bonus · Are you looking to develop your career within Underwriting? · My client, a global Insurance company have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Underwriter to join their team based in Leeds. You will wor ...

  • CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd

    Assistant Underwriter

    4 days ago

    CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd Leeds, United Kingdom

    Assistant Underwriter · Leeds City Centre · Salary up to £30,000 + Bonus · Are you looking to develop your career within Underwriting · My client, a global Insurance company have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Underwriter to join their team based in Leeds. You will work ...

  • Eames Consulting

    Renewals Underwriter

    1 week ago

    Eames Consulting Leeds, United Kingdom

    Eames Consulting are working in partnership with a Global insurer who are looking for a Underwriter to join the Business with a team that is well established Underwriting risk across Cyber, Tech and varied commercial lines. The team will provide a greatplatform for you to develop ...

  • BRUIN Financial

    Assistant Underwriter

    5 days ago

    BRUIN Financial Leeds, United Kingdom

    Permanent · - Leeds, West Yorkshire · **Ref**: 32329 · Are you interested in continuing your development in the world of Insurance? Are you methodical, organised and a team player? If you tick those boxes and are based in Leeds, then we are working on a fantastic opportunity with ...

  • Markel

    Senior Underwriter

    1 week ago

    Markel Leeds, United Kingdom

    **Senior Underwriter** · **Leeds** · **£ Competitive + Bonus & Benefits** · **Are you looking to develop your underwriting career?** · **Markel have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our team** · We have an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Underwriter** ...

  • Allianz UK

    Senior Underwriter

    5 days ago

    Allianz UK Leeds, United Kingdom

    **Location**: Manchester or Leeds (hybrid) · **Salary**: Dep on exp + annual bonus + bens · **Who we are** · Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you'll know that your contributions are valued. ...

  • Avencia

    Senior Underwriter

    1 week ago

    Avencia Leeds, United Kingdom

    **Senior Underwriter**: · Leeds Permanent - Full Time · Share · **Whatsapp** · **LinkedIn** · **Facebook & Messenger** · **Messenger** · **The Opportunity**: · **Are you looking to progress your career within Underwriting?** · **Help us provide an outstanding underwriting service ...

  • Eames Consulting

    Underwriter - Leeds

    2 days ago

    Eames Consulting Leeds, United Kingdom

    **Job Details**: · **Sector**: Broking & Underwriting- · **Location**: Leeds- · **Job Ref**: JN _ · **Job Type**: Permanent- · **Salary**: Up to £ per annum- · **Contact**: Olivia WilliamsEames Consulting are working with a well-respected global insurer who are seeking a dedicat ...

  • Carolyn Bowers Insurance Recruitment

    Renewals Underwriter

    1 week ago

    Carolyn Bowers Insurance Recruitment Leeds, United Kingdom

    I am representing a well-established insurance business focused on writing business in the mid-corporate market. Focusing on Property and Casualty risks they are looking to increase expand their Leeds team, including the addition of a Commercial Underwriter. · Ideally you will po ...

  • HSBC

    Universal Underwriter

    4 days ago

    HSBC Leeds, United Kingdom

    Universal Underwriter · This role will be hybrid working and can be based in Sheffield, Leeds, Birmingham or Chester · As part of the role you will provide credit assessments and recommendations whilst minimising the credit, fraud, regulatory and conduct risks. The role will also ...

  • IPS Group

    Assistant Underwriter

    1 week ago

    IPS Group Leeds, United Kingdom Full time

    Assistant Underwriter - Leeds · Hybrid working · Salary Circa 27k + Bonus/Benefits · Looking to move into a different area within insurance and a company which values it's employees? If so, then we may just have the role/company for you. · A Global Corporation has an opportunity ...