Underwriter Team Lead - FinTech

An Underwriter Team Lead role is now available for an individual with a strong background in Risk, Compliance, KYC, Underwriting, or Payments. Experience within the Fintech, Payments, or Technology & Telecoms industry would be beneficial. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to lead and strengthen a dedicated underwriting team in our London office.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a large organisation in the FinTech & Payments space. The company is the preferred global embedded financing platform for many of the world's leading e-commerce sites, tech companies and payment services providers such as Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Mollie, Dojo, Paysafe, Just Eat Takeaway and Takepayments.

Description

• Lead and develop the underwriting team.
• Assess and make decisions on risk proposals.
• Ensure adherence to risk and compliance policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve underwriting processes.
• Provide expert advice on risk assessment and underwriting.
• Oversee the preparation of risk and compliance reports.
• Drive team towards meeting or exceeding company targets.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Profile

A successful Underwriter Team Lead should have:

• Proven leadership skills in underwriting or a similar field.
• Sound understanding of Underwriting, KYC, or Payments.
• Exceptional decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in collaborating with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in preparing and presenting risk and compliance reports.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary.
• Competitive benefits package, to be confirmed during the interview process.
• Opportunity to work in the vibrant city of London.
• Chance to lead and develop a dedicated team in a large organisation within the FinTech industry
• Permanent role with long-term career prospects.

We encourage qualified candidates who are passionate about risk and compliance and eager to lead a team to apply. This is an opportunity not to be missed in the FinTech industry.