K3686 – Operations Executive 12m FTC – UK, London (Hybrid) – Asset Finance
Excellent salary, bonus and benefitsLocation: UK, London (Hybrid)
New Leaf Search is partnering with an established investment and specialist lending organisation in its search for an experienced Operations Executive to support its Asset Finance and Leasing portfolio on a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract
This is a hands-on operational role combining day-to-day contract servicing with data integrity, portfolio reconciliation and process improvement, following the implementation of a new finance management system
Working within the Asset Finance Operations function, you will investigate and resolve historic and migrated data issues, maintain accurate contract and asset records and support the effective administration of finance agreements throughout their lifecycle
Key Accountabilities
Manage the ongoing servicing of Asset Finance and Leasing contracts from post-drawdown through to maturity and closure
Maintain accurate customer, contract and asset records, including payment schedules, rates, residual values and key contractual information
Process contract amendments, reschedules, extensions, novations, settlements, asset disposals and closures
Support borrower invoicing, statements, settlements, fees and other contractual payment requirements
Investigate and resolve historic and migrated data discrepancies across customer, contract and asset records
Reconcile portfolio information against source agreements, historic records, cash movements and finance ledgers
Analyse large datasets using Excel to identify exceptions, validate corrections and monitor remediation activity
Support the accurate recording of arrears, overdue balances and other material contract lifecycle events
Maintain appropriate operational controls, approvals, supporting documentation and audit trails
Identify recurring operational issues, investigate root causes and implement practical improvements
Work closely with Finance, Credit, Investment and Technology colleagues to resolve operational and system-related issues
Update procedures, checklists and guidance to strengthen operational accuracy, consistency and efficiency
Take ownership of assigned issues through investigation, correction and final resolution
Person Specification
Strong hands-on operational experience within Asset Finance, Equipment Leasing or specialist lending
Detailed understanding of the Asset Finance contract lifecycle, including payment schedules, amendments, settlements and contract closures
Experience maintaining and servicing agreements within an Asset Finance, Leasing or Lending management system
Proven experience investigating and correcting customer, contract or portfolio data discrepancies
Strong reconciliation and analytical skills, with advanced Excel capability for working with large datasets
Good understanding of operational controls, documentation and audit requirements
Ability to investigate complex operational issues independently and deliver practical solutions
Experience supporting system migrations, data cleansing or remediation projects would be advantageous
Knowledge of Power Query, Power BI, SQL or other data analysis tools would be beneficial
Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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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