Asset Management Coordinator

Location

Fleet, Hampshire | United Kingdom

Job description

In this brand new role you will have the opportunity to support the Asset Management team in managing risk across the InterBay Asset Finance (IBAF) portfolio throughout the full loan cycle. The Asset Management Coordinator will instruct IBAF’s panel of third party inspection agents and auditors to ensure reports are completed in line with IBAF policies; liaise with IBAF’s selling agents to dispose of IBAF’s end of lease assets; and issue valuation requirements to IBAF’s external valuers.

This is a hybrid role which will require you to regularly attend the office in Fleet, Hampshire.

The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.

Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme. 

In this varied and interesting role, you will have the opportunity to work across the whole business whilst working within a highly supportive and valued team.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Working closely with the Asset Manager and other teams to assist the Credit decision process and portfolio management queries.
• Issuing sub hire audit and inspection requests to IBAF’s third party audit and inspection agents.
• Checking asset inspection reports and escalating any discrepancies to the Asset Manager.
• Completing remote video asset inspections and recording them on IBAF’s systems.
• Maintaining IBAF’s progress tracker spreadsheet to ensure timely completion of audits and inspections.
• Liaising with auction houses and remarketing agents regarding reserve and selling prices, and bids for IBAF’s assets.
• Producing valuations, including use of CAP for cars and light commercial vehicles.

We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £35,000 - £42,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Maternity & Adoption Leave – Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for the first 13 weeks and at 50% of salary for the next 13 week period.
• Paternity Leave – 4 weeks of paid leave to be taken within 8 weeks of childbirth.
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme.  

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• A background in Asset Management, Sales Support, Collections or similar function within the Asset Finance industry would be advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of a variety of hard asset types which IBAF fund including vehicles, plant and machinery.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills are essential.
• Verbal and written communication skills are essential

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.

Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.

If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.

Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.

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£35k - £42k per annum