Senior Underwriter - Business Finance in Manchester

Senior Underwriter – Business Finance

Location :

Manchester (Office-Based)

Package :

£40,000 – £55,000 Basic Salary (DOE)

Clover Talent is exclusively partnered with a fast-growing, private equity-backed brokerage that’s set to launch its own lending book from February 2026. With ambitious plans to expand throughout 2026, this is an exciting time to join a business that’s shaping the future of commercial finance.

The Role :

As a Senior Underwriter, you’ll play a key role in deciding which businesses get the funding they need. You’ll review proposals, check financials, and make clear, confident decisions that balance risk with opportunity.

Your day-to-day will include :

• Reviewing finance applications from SMEs via brokers.
• Looking at business financial statements and repayment ability.
• Making fair, timely decisions on whether to approve or decline applications.
• Keeping on top of your workload to meet agreed turnaround times.

What We’re Looking For :

• 3+ years’ experience in an underwriting position within financial services.
• Knowledge of business lending; experience within a business finance brokerage or lender is a bonus.
• Comfortable working with financial data and making sound decisions.

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