CAREERS IN LEASING Job Reference:: K3686
Job Title:: K3686 – Portfolio Administration Executive 12m FTC – UK, London (Hybrid) – Asset Finance
Location:: London
Salary:: To £70,000 plus project completion bonus
Description
New Leaf Search is partnering with an established investment and specialist lending organisation in its search for a Portfolio Administration Executive on a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, supporting its Asset Finance and Leasing operations
This hands-on, project-focused role will improve portfolio data integrity following the implementation of a new finance management system, resolving historic and migrated contract and asset-level discrepancies
Working closely with the Operations team, you will reconcile individual assets to their underlying agreements, correct complex portfolio records and strengthen operational controls
Key Accountabilities
- Review and remediate historic and migrated Asset Finance and Leasing portfolio data
- Investigate agreements containing multiple assets, ensuring individual assets are correctly identified and recorded
- Reconcile drawdown dates, payment schedules, residual values and contract information against source agreements
- Resolve contract-to-asset discrepancies, data inconsistencies and operational exceptions
- Maintain accurate customer, contract and asset records within the finance management system
- Process contract amendments, reschedules, extensions, settlements and closures
- Analyse large datasets using Excel to identify exceptions, validate corrections and track remediation activity
- Support accurate billing, arrears monitoring and other contract servicing activities
- Strengthen operational controls, documentation, reconciliations and audit trails
- Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Credit and Technology colleagues to resolve issues and improve processes
Person Specification
- Strong hands-on operational experience within Asset Finance, Equipment Leasing or specialist lending
- Detailed understanding of Asset Finance contracts, asset records, payment schedules and lifecycle events
- Experience administering contracts within an Asset Finance, Leasing or Lending management system
- Proven portfolio data reconciliation, investigation and remediation experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced Excel capability
- Experience maintaining operational controls and accurate records in a regulated environment
- A project-focused, detail-oriented approach with the ability to resolve complex issues independently
- Experience supporting system migrations or data cleansing would be advantageous
- Knowledge of Power Query, Power BI or SQL would be beneficial
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Working Arrangements
Hybrid working, with three days per week in the London office and two days working from home
We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services, particularly in Asset Finance and Leasing. Relevant IN-COUNTRY experience is required; applications without it will not be considered
Referral fee available
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K3686 – Portfolio Administration Executive 12m FTC – UK, London (Hybrid) – Asset Finance employer: LeasingWorld Ltd
Join a leading European financial services organisation that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a hybrid working arrangement, you will enjoy flexibility while being part of a team that prioritises professional growth and development. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive environment, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the heart of Greater London/Surrey.
