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POSITION: Underwriter (Bridging) DEPARTMENT: Credit & Risk RESPONSIBLE TO:Group Head of Credit & Risk LOCATION: Bristol or Manchester. Hybrid and flexible work options available. OVERVIEW: This is an opportunity to take on an important role within the Underwriting team where you will be part of a high performing team responsible for new business reviews in line with the companys underwriting mandates e... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Reporting directly to the Head of Operational Finance, you will work closely with managers across all finance functions to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Credit Control, and Supplier Payments. On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Contract

The Company Our client is a fast-paced, fast-growing, and forward-thinking law firm that supports high-profile clients across a range of innovative sectors. With local, national, and international reach, the firm employs over 1,800 people in offices across the UK The Role On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Contract Legal Finance Manager to join the Operational Finance team on a 9-month contract. Reporting directly to the Head of Operational Finance, you will work closely with managers across all finance functions to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Credit Control, and Supplier Payments. This role is critical in maintaining business-as-usual operations while supporting team managers as they focus on a major project to replace the current finance system. Responsibilities will include Review and approve or reject all out-of-policy travel spend and inter-office travel. Authorise payment runs for the Purchase Ledger team. Manage weekly team rotas to ensure full operational coverage. Update daily cashflow forecasts with expected income and expenditure. Complete daily bank reconciliations and post standing orders and direct debits. Perform and sign off monthly client account reconciliations. Prepare monthly statistics, KPIs, and financial control reports. Collate finance and risk reporting slides for partner and leadership meetings. Monitor third-party payor receipts and act as an escalation point. Oversee trust account reviews and manual reconciliations of sole accounts. Manage the finance ticketing system across all operational teams. Review the "no chase" debt list and oversee monthly debt provisions. Ensure accurate end-of-day credit control reporting. Handle queries relating to debt retention policies and associated reporting. Oversee complex billing queries, attend issue-resolution meetings, and manage month-end billing cycles, including prioritisation and resourcing. Oversee the e-billing ledger and attend regular meetings on e-billing performance. Oversee Revenue Controllers, produce monthly KPIs, and track progress against targets. The Person The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. You will be comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels and supporting operational teams both in person and remotely. Legal finance experience in a management or team leader position. Experience using legal finance platforms (e.g. SOS or similar). Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels. Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and support a team across locations. The Salary £38,100 - £46,400 (£20.93 - £25,29 per hour) The Contract: Full-time, 9-month contract. The Hours: Monday Friday 9am 5pm The Location Bristol office-based role with regular office attendance required. Candidates must live within a commutable distance . TPBN1_UKTJ

Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Hargreaves Lansdown as a Senior Data Economist. In this new role, you will be providing analysis of economic and market data, as well as HL's proprietary client data sets, to support the shaping and articulation of Hargreaves Lansdown's investment philosophy. As part of the Investment Strategy team, this role supports HL's mission to empower investors, driving brand awareness, client acquisition, and retention while strengthening the business's competitive advantage through differentiated insight and service. The Investment Strategy team provides our clients with analysis on asset allocation, fund selection, equity research, ESG and personal finance. What you'll be doing Responsible for proactively providing the Investment Strategy team with independent analysis to trigger and support thought leadership. Responsible for designing and managing models for publicly available economic data sets including but not limited to inflation, money and credit data, interest rates and productivity. Design, maintaining and develop analysis processes for stock and bond market data from a variety of sources. Expert in identifying data related trends and proposing data recommendations. Providing expert advice and key recommendations on strategy aims and areas to target for continuous improvement. Works with Heads of to provide recommendations and insight into data sets. Collaborate across the Investment Strategy team and wider business to help manage and improve HLAM investment processes and solutions. About you Strong understanding of and interest in economics (micro, macro, econometrics) and financial markets. Highly logical and numerate. Proficiency in at least one data programming language and supporting technologies (e.g. Python, R, SQL) Experienced in statistical analysis and research methodology. Skilled at critical thinking and problem-solving. Experience in data modelling, analysis and visualisation. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience and interest in AI. Experienced in project and stakeholder management, drawing on experience of stakeholders to delivery objectives. Interview process This will be a two-stage interview process, consisting of a competency-based interview and an assessment task. Working Schedule This role is based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. For this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office, with office expectations of 2 days per week. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus* and annual pay review 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Private medical insurance* Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare Health screening programme Help@hand - confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches Two paid volunteering days per year * dependant on role level only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates. #HLI TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Credit Risk & Platforms | Manchester | Competitive leadership salary and benefits | Consumer, Digital, Financial ServicesA high-growth, digitally led consumer group with a significant online footprint and an expanding financial services proposition is looking to appoint a Head of Credit Risk

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Head of Private Credit Product to lead the design, development, and management of innovative products that align with client needs. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience in private markets product strategy and a strong u

A leading financial technology firm in London seeks an exceptional Head of Risk to join their leadership team. This role involves end-to-end ownership of risk strategy and execution, overseeing a high-performing risk team. The company offers flexible working, development opportunities, and a diverse

The role requires strong knowledge of credit products, and regulatory reporting, along with leadership skills for the smooth running of day-to-day operations. An investment management firm in Greater London is looking for a Head of Credit Operations to support the COO in building infrastructure and

A leading investment firm in London is seeking a Head of Commercial Real Estate Private Credit to originate and manage investments. The ideal candidate has minimum 15 years of experience in the sector and strong relationships within the industry. Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus offer

As Head of Risk, you’ll lead the development and execution of the division risk framework and collaborate with Commercial, Product, Data, Finance and Legal teams. We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Risk to join our leadership team and take end-to-end ownership of risk strategy and executio

Head of Wholesale Finance – Private Credit Fund | London. Lead the charge on wholesale finance for a private credit fund. Block finance, loan‑on‑loan, forward flow, senior credit facilities.

This role entails shaping credit risk management across products and geographies, leading teams in credit models and lending strategy. A growing fintech bank in the UK seeks a senior leader for credit portfolio management.

The ideal candidate must have substantial experience in credit analysis, strong leadership qualities, and a proven record of managing financial transactions. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and innovative environment.

As a senior member of the credit team you will also be expected to add value to and influence the credit and risk committees and will take oversight of aspects such as loss event recording and reporting and root cause analysis feedback. You will also play a key role in the preparation of credit risk

A global financial services firm is seeking a Head of Private Credit Product Development in Greater London. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in product structuring, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in delivering successful Private Credit products. This

The Credit Portfolio Management (CPM) function is at the heart of building out data and model-led portfolio stewardship, impairment management and credit data quality. Oversight of specific in-house GenAI credit models to automate origination or in-life journeys while ensuring monitoring and control

Working with the other senior stakeholders in the business and team members, you will be tasked with ensuring ongoing development of the operating model and smooth running of the firm's day-to-day operations in support of their the front office, and internal and external relationship management. Exc

Head of Wholesale Finance – Private Credit Fund | London. Deep knowledge of wholesale finance structures. Lead the charge on wholesale finance for a private credit fund.

Experience working across both Institutional and Wealth Private Credit products, ideally including structured finance products such as CLOs and ABF vehicles, and highly knowledgeable across all aspects of Private Credit fund/vehicle types and investor preferences. We provide access to specialist inv

Experience across Institutional and Wealth Private Credit products, including structured finance such as CLOs and ABF vehicles, and deep knowledge of Private Credit fund/vehicle types and investor preferences. Head of Private Credit Product Development. Private Credit products that have raised capit

A financial technology firm in London is seeking a Head of Risk to lead risk strategy and execution for its business suites. This pivotal role reports to the CEO and involves overseeing the full credit lifecycle while guiding a high-performing risk team. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of e

A sustainable agricultural technology company is seeking a Head of Carbon Removal Sales & Partnerships to develop and execute their sales strategy for carbon credits. Candidates should have experience in sustainable sales, strong relationship-building skills, and a background in carbon credit proces

A leading financial technology firm in the UK is seeking an exceptional Head of Risk to take ownership of risk strategy across its Embedded and Invoice Finance business suites. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience in debt capital markets, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership c

As the Head of Credit Strategy and Analytics, you will oversee the Credit Strategy and Analytics function for Uncapped’s small-ticket lending business. While traditional sources like credit bureaus are considered, Uncapped prioritises the deeper insights offered by platform and banking data. We se

In this role, you will: As Head of Credit Underwriting, you will lead our growing first-line Credit Underwriting. Credit Underwriting Leadership — Leading and mentoring a growing team of commercial credit underwriters responsible for assessing creditworthiness, determining risk exposure, and struc

Interim Head of Fund Finance – Private Credit | Private Markets. Head of Fund Finance (Interim). Private Credit / Private Markets).

I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Cleo AI may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. If you’re outside of London, we’ll e

A leading FinTech company in Greater London is seeking a skilled professional to lead the Credit Risk function. This role demands experience with Mortgages or Property Finance, along with a holistic understanding of credit strategy and underwriting analysis. The position offers competitive compensat

A leading credit union in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Retail to guide its branch network through a strategic transformation. Candidates should have at least 10 years of retail banking experience, especially in leadership roles. A generous compensation package and benefits are offered for the

A leading distribution group in the Midlands seeks a Head of Credit Risk to lead their credit risk strategy and manage business growth. The position is primarily remote with some office presence required. Join a company that values autonomy and accountability, and offers an excellent working environ

The incoming hire will directly support the Chief Risk Officer and Bank Executive by making a significant contribution to the design and execution of credit risk strategy/related processes, providing a centre of excellence for underwriting and credit approvals, undertaking credit quality assurance,

Exciting opportunity for a Head of Commercial Real Estate Private Credit to join an established investment manager in London. Minimum 15 years in commercial real estate private credit or lending, ideally from a credit fund. Their platform spans real estate, energy infrastructure, and private credit,

This role offers the opportunity to lead the Credit Risk function and define the future growth of the business. Developing and building out their credit risk strategy and wider function. Working closely with stakeholders and C-suite to drive the future direction of the business.

A bridging finance company in Greater London seeks an experienced Head of Bridging Underwriting to develop their credit function and manage a team of underwriters. This role involves strategic oversight of the underwriting process, enhancing lending policies, and ensuring compliance with credit risk

A leading financial technology firm in the UK is seeking a senior leader for their Credit Portfolio Management function. This role focuses on managing and measuring credit risk, balancing risk and reward, and requires deep expertise in commercial lending and data analytics.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in credit risk management, the ability to lead teams, and a strong academic background. You will contribute to scalable solutions that drive portfolio optimization and enhance credit access in underserved markets. Join a company at the forefront o

A top-tier digital asset firm in London is seeking a Head of Credit Capital Markets to establish and lead its Credit Desk. The ideal candidate will manage credit risk, develop strategies for diverse lending activities, and have over six years of experience in Repo Trading and Structured Finance. Thi

The Head of Credit Risk IT leads the development, implementation, and management of technology solutions for credit risk management. Oversee the design and implementation of credit risk models and systems. Minimum of 10 years in credit risk management with a focus on IT solutions.

Refer lending decisions on facilities of a minimum of £150,000 and a maximum of £75 million with service and speed being the key in this market at the same time as ensuring the interest of the company and the borrower is protected. As a senior member of the credit team you will also be expected to

A leading FinTech company in the UK is seeking a Head of Credit Risk to oversee its global credit risk function. The ideal candidate has significant credit risk experience in financial services, proven leadership capabilities, and an analytical mindset.

The Head of Credit Risk – Speciality Finance (SF) is accountable for overseeing and shaping the credit risk profile of the Speciality Finance business within the Bank. My Challenger Bank client is recruiting for a 2LOD Head of Credit to set up and manage their new Speciality Finance Credit functio

A rapidly expanding, global fixed‑income/credit hedge fund is looking to hire a Head of Operations for its London office. It covers a wide range of fixed‑income/credit strategies and requires a close liaison with leading investment professionals, serving as their first point of contact. Head of

A leading firm in digital assets is seeking a Head of Credit Capital Markets. Responsibilities include developing credit strategies, conducting fundamental analyses, and managing credit risk. The role offers a competitive compensation package of $250k - $300k plus bonuses, with flexible remote worki

ICM Global Credit Risk Management Services (CRMS) supports the credit production process by capturing and maintaining credit facility data for WLCR and CCR products globally. Management of operational risk and controls by tracking and monitoring key performance indicators, regular and robust Manager

The Head of Credit Risk will lead the company’s global credit risk function, overseeing risk management across all operating countries (UK, US, EU). Strong knowledge of credit risk modelling, algorithmic decisioning, and data analytics. Our software platform enables our partners to extend their va

As Head of Risk, you’ll lead the development and execution of the division risk framework and collaborate with Commercial, Product, Data, Finance and Legal teams. We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Risk to join our leadership team and take end-to-end ownership of risk strategy and executio

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Mandarin speaking Head of Credit to ensure compliance with credit risk policies and perform credit assessments in the commodities sector. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £120k based on experience and is office based. The ideal candi

The Credit Portfolio Management (CPM) function is at the heart of building out data and model-led portfolio stewardship, impairment management and credit data quality. The role will work closely with Finance, 2LoD Credit / Model Risk, Commercial & Distribution, Transactional Credit Risk (Underwritin