Credit Risk Analyst Commercial Underwriter, West Coast

About Abound We’re redefining consumer lending in the UK, and beyond. Using advanced AI and Open Banking data, we make fair, affordable personal finance available to more people. While traditional lenders rely almost entirely on credit scores, we look at the full financial picture - how much you spend, and what you can afford to repay to build a deeper, more accurate understanding of each customer's unique financial situation. And we've shown it works at scale. We’ve issued over £1.3bn in loans directly to customers while delivering market-leading credit performance - for every 10 defaults the industry expects, we see only 3. We also reached profitability just 2.5 years after launch. Backed by £2bn+ of funding from top-tier investors including Citi, GSR Ventures, and Deutsche Bank, we’re recognised as one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs (Sifted, CNBC). Now, we’re expanding into new markets and product lines - and we’re looking for ambitious people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and grow with us. About the Role We are launching a new technology-driven lending platform in Spain through the establishment of a regulated EFC. We are looking for a highly hands-on Senior Underwriter to help shape the Spanish underwriting framework during a critical growth and licensing phase. This role combines day-to-day underwriting expertise with policy development, automation support, portfolio quality oversight and operational scaling. The successful candidate will play a key role in bridging manual underwriting expertise with scalable automated decisioning strategies suitable for a regulated consumer lending environment. What you'll be doing: Underwriting & Credit Assessment * Perform complex manual underwriting assessments for consumer lending applications. * Review affordability, income verification, bank transaction analysis and fraud indicators. * Assess exceptions and borderline cases outside automated decisioning rules. * Ensure consistent and responsible lending decisions aligned with internal credit policies and Spanish regulatory expectations. Credit Policy & Decisioning Framework * Support the CRO in the development and refinement of underwriting policies, scorecards and affordability rules. * Contribute practical underwriting expertise into automated decisioning strategies. * Identify opportunities to reduce manual interventions while maintaining portfolio quality. * Help define credit segmentation strategies, cut-off logic and referral workflows Automation & Process Optimisation * Work closely with Risk, Data Science and Technology teams to translate underwriting logic into scalable decision engines. * Support the implementation and tuning of automated lending rules. * Help improve onboarding journeys, verification flows and fraud prevention controls. * Participate in testing and validation of underwriting systems and rule changes. Portfolio Monitoring & Quality Assurance * Monitor underwriting quality and consistency across the underwriting team. * Identify emerging credit, fraud or operational risks. * Support root cause analysis on arrears, fraud events or policy breaches. * Assist with underwriting QA frameworks and governance controls. Team Development * Act as a senior reference point for junior underwriters. * Provide coaching, mentoring and training support. * Help establish underwriting procedures, documentation and operational best practices. * Contribute to building a high-performing underwriting culture aligned with regulated lending standards. Who you are * 5+ years of underwriting experience within consumer finance, fintech lending, banks or regulated lenders. * Strong understanding of unsecured consumer lending products. * Experience reviewing affordability and transactional banking data. * Practical experience operating within policy-driven underwriting environments. * Exposure to automated decisioning systems and underwriting rule frameworks. * Experience working with Spanish consumer lending regulation and responsible lending expectations. Ideally you'll also have * Experience within a digital lender environment. * Familiarity with open banking-based underwriting models. * Experience supporting underwriting automation projects. * Exposure to fraud prevention and financial crime indicators. * Experience operating in high-growth fintech or scaling environments Skills and Competences * Strong analytical and decision-making capability. * Pragmatic commercial judgement balanced with risk discipline. * Ability to work in fast-moving and evolving operational environments. * Excellent attention to detail. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Hands-on mentality with willingness to operate both strategically and operationally. * Comfortable working across Risk, Operations, Technology and Compliance functions. What We Offer * Everyone owns a piece of the company - equity * Hybrid with 3 days a week in the office * 25 days’ holiday a year, plus 8 bank holidays * 2 paid volunteering days per year * One month paid sabbatical after 4 years * Employee loan * Free gym membership through WellHub * Team wellness budget to be active together - set up a yoga class, a tennis lesson or go bouldering

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The team focuses on transitional and construction loans across residential property types, including, but not limited to, multifamily, condominium, single-family rental, build-to-rent, townhomes, and office-to-residential conversions, with individual loans typically ranging from $25 million to $100+ million. The successful candidate will be a primary contributor across the full deal lifecycle and must be comfortable operating across both analytical and operational workstreams. As this is an existing strategy within Man Group, the individual will have an opportunity to continue building an investment platform with the backing of a premier alternative investment management firm. As a member of the Man Group US Residential Debt team, this individual will also gain cross-platform exposure to the team’s other core investment strategies. Specific Responsibilities Underwriting & Investment Analysis * Underwrite potential loan originations, including detailed analysis of borrower/sponsor strength, business plan feasibility, capital structures, and exit strategies * Build and maintain detailed financial models incorporating cash flow analysis, draw schedule projections, sensitivity scenarios, and risk-adjusted return analysis * Prepare and present investment committee memoranda with clear articulation of deal thesis, key risks/mitigants, return profile, and relative value Sourcing & Origination Support * Assist in cultivating and maintaining relationships with borrowers, sponsors, brokers, co-lenders, attorneys, and other market participants * Participate in early-stage deal screening to identify and evaluate new investment opportunities consistent with the team's strategy * Contribute to market research and competitive landscape analysis to support sourcing and pricing decisions * Prepare and maintain weekly pipeline materials Due Diligence & Execution * Lead and coordinate due diligence workstreams including sponsor/borrower assessment, property-level collateral analysis, market analysis, and review of third-party reports * Assist in structuring and closing of investments, including term sheet preparation, legal documentation review, and commercial negotiation Asset Management * Develop a deep understanding of the exposures and associated risks across a portfolio of existing loans * Review and obtain approval for construction draw requests, coordinating with borrowers, third parties, and internal teams * Proactively monitor loan-level performance, including covenant compliance, business plan milestones, cash flow updates, valuation model updates, and monthly asset financial reporting * Identify and mitigate signs of credit deterioration and contribute to loss mitigation efforts where necessary Cross-Platform Collaboration In addition to the role’s primary focus, the candidate will be expected to work across the broader Residential Debt team, contributing to the other core investment strategies as needed: Lender Finance * Support underwriting and monitoring of lender finance facilities, including review of borrower/originator profiles, collateral eligibility criteria, and covenant compliance * Assist with borrowing base calculations, funding requests, and ongoing facility administration in coordination with counterparties and internal operations teams RTL Whole Loan Purchasing * Contribute to RTL underwriting workstreams, including collateral tape review, borrower and property-level analysis, and pricing support * Assist in evaluating credit performance across the RTL portfolio to inform ongoing acquisition and pricing decisions Capital Raising & Investor Relations * Support the team's capital raising efforts by helping prepare marketing materials, coordinate due diligence, and respond to investor requests and questionnaires * Assist in compiling and analyzing portfolio performance data for ongoing investor reporting and ad hoc investor inquiries * Develop a working familiarity with the team's fund structures and investor base to support relationship management effort Key Competencies * Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance, real estate, economics, or a related field * 1 - 4 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate debt, preferably with direct exposure to transitional or construction lending on residential assets * Advanced proficiency in complex financial modeling and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) * Experience with commercial real estate underwriting and valuation is strongly preferred; familiarity with residential whole loans (RTL, DSCR) or lender finance is a plus * Proficiency with Python is a plus * Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex investment theses into clear, concise IC materials * Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment * Self-motivated, intellectually curious, collaborative, and comfortable working in a growing platform with a flat team structure The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant.  The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. US Pay Range $125,000—$150,000 USD Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. 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