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Overview Updraft. Helping you make changes that pay off. Updraft is an award winning, FCA-authorised, high-growth fintech based in London. Our vision is to revolutionise the way people spend and think about money, by automating the day to day decisions involved in managing money and mainstream borrowings like credit cards, overdrafts and other loans. A 360 degree spending view across all your financial accounts (using Open banking) A free credit report with tips and guidance to help improve your credit score Native AI led personalised financial planning to help users manage money, pay off their debts and improve their credit scores Intelligent lending products to help reduce cost of credit We have built scale and are getting well recognised in the UK fintech ecosystem. 800k+ users of the mobile app that has helped users swap c £500 m of costly credit-card debt for smarter credit, putting hundreds of thousands on a path to better financial health The product is highly rated by our customers. We are rated 4.8 on Trustpilot, 4.8 on the Play Store, and 4.4 on the iOS Store We are selected for Technation Future Fifty 2025 - a program that recognizes and supports successful and innovative scaleups to IPOs - 30% of UK unicorns have come out of this program. Updraft once again featured on the Sifted 100 UK startups - among only 25 companies to have made the list over both years 2024 and 2025 We are looking for exceptional talent to join us on our next stage of growth with a compelling proposition - purpose you can feel, impact you can measure, and ownership you'll actually hold. Expect a hybrid, London-hub culture where cross-functional squads tackle real-world problems with cutting-edge tech; generous learning budgets and wellness benefits; and the freedom to experiment, ship, and see your work reflected in customers' financial freedom. At Updraft, you'll help build a fairer credit system. The Role The role will lead Updraft's Underwriting team. The role will be responsible for all of the procedures within Underwriting, constantly improving them to optimise speed of decision with business outcome. They will also be responsible for Fraud, both at the application stage and post-application where a customer has potentially been a victim of fraud. We're looking for someone who can take ownership of these areas and drive significant process improvement through automation and AI development whilst also improving overall business performance. The successful candidate will be able to set the overall strategy and identify relevant automation use cases through appropriate leadership and collaboration whilst being hands-on and having enough technical knowledge to work with Engineering to deliver on the changes. The position is ideal for someone with experience in Underwriting within consumer lending, particularly within fast-paced, technology-driven financial services environments. You will be reporting to the COO. Key Responsibilities Own the Underwriting policy and procedures, making continual improvements to ensure they align to new business campaigns and application types Review cases where a customer has been a victim of fraud to determine the appropriate outcome Provide regular feedback to the Credit Risk team on quality of referrals and opportunity for improvement Deliver fast-paced change through automation and AI to improve process efficiency and effectiveness Lead a team of human and AI agents to deliver against Underwriting targets Personally review referrals, when necessary, to ensure the team remains within SLA Present key MI to the leadership team on a regular basis, alongside plans of how to continually improve performance Work closely with Data Science, Engineering, Compliance, and other customer facing teams to ensure decisions support both customer outcomes and regulatory standards. Qualifications Experience: Strong background in Underwriting within Consumer Lending Start-Up Culture: Familiarity with start-up culture and comfort with fast-paced, evolving environments AI & Automation: Proven track record of improving efficiency through use of AI and automation Leadership: Proven experience in leading teams and managing cross-functional initiatives Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and provide updates to the leadership team effectively Previous experience with consumer finance, particularly in credit cards, personal loans, or buy-now-pay-later products Benefits Flexible hybrid working Pension and Medical plan Opportunities for career growth within a high-growth fintech

Hybrid Working - Home Based / Premier Estates -72-74 King Edward Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1AT Ref 21318 Closing date 24/11/2025 Location Hybrid Working - Home Based / Premier Estates -72-74 King Edward Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1AT Salary Competitive SENIOR ESTATES PROJECT MANAGER POSITION AT PREMIER ESTATES LOCATION - Hybrid (Home /Office - 74 King Edward St, Macclesfield SK10 1AT) WORKING HOURS - Monday to Friday 0900 - 1730 SALARY - Competitive CONTRACT - Full-time, 12 Month Contract ABOUT US Premier Estates is an award-winning managing agent that successfully maintains one of the largest and most diverse residential property portfolios in the UK. Our success is founded on the fundamental principal of effective communication and unsurpassed customer service, establishing rewarding and lasting relationships with our many satisfied clients. BENEFITS Hybrid working Day off on your Birthday Free staff events Westfield Health cash back plan, with surgery options 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy extra holiday Christmas closure JOB DESCRIPTION The Estates Project Team is a support team that sits alongside our Estates Team. It is a relatively new team and it needs to be flexible and adapt to changes within the Company and across the wider industry. The purpose of the role is to lead and monitor external façade remediation across the mid-rise portfolio, along with other fire safety and non-fire safety works and projects. The Senior Estates Project Manager will develop relationships with a number of third parties including surveyors, solicitors, and government departments and will interact directly with those parties, providing updates and summaries to relevant Estates Teams, and protecting them from involvement where possible. The Senior Estates Project Manager will instruct and advise the Estates Teams where required but is ultimately a support team. The Senior Estates Project Manager will be customer and client facing. There will be a requirement to liaise directly with clients and attend meetings as required. The Senior Estates Project Manager will support the Head of Estates Project Management and be the line manager to the Estates Project Coordinator and a Estates Project Manager. MAIN DUTIES Ensuring progress in all projects assigned to the role. Leading on external façade remediation projects to mid-rise buildings across the portfolio. Reviewing FRAEWs / external wall surveys to understand the contents and recommendations contained within them. Challenging fire engineers / surveyors where recommendations are not clear or appear unreasonable. Ensuring any interim measures recommended within FRAEWs, external wall surveys or FRAs are complied with, liaising with the Estates Team as required. This may include the installation of fire alarm systems, implementation of a Waking Watch, or other actions. Progressing associated government fund application processes (i.e. Cladding Safety Scheme), liaising with government departments and updating online portals as required. Ensuring the terms of government funding are complied with. Pursuing developers associated with developer remediation projects. Pulling together project teams for large scale remediation projects including lead consultants, fire engineers, quantity surveyors, clerk of works etc as required. Ensuring all project team appointments are formalised. Instructing solicitors to undertake all legal aspects of large scale remediation projects, including consultant appointments, reviewing government funding agreements, developer remediation agreements, and works contracts as required. Progressing other fire safety and non-fire safety projects that are taken on by the Estates Project Team, including (but not limited to) redecorations, M&E replacements, refurbishments, roof works etc. Liaising closely with the Estates Teams, providing updates as required and protecting them from involvement with projects as much as possible. Ensuring works are compliant with Health & Safety legislation; reviewing RAMS, ensuring notifiable works are registered with the HSE, monitoring works progression as required. Ensuring all planning and building control requirements applicable to projects are complied with. Ensuring all projects have client approval and sign-off. Maintaining close control of funding required for projects, ensuring they are adequately funded and do not exceed budgets. Liaising with clients and developers as required and maintaining a good relationship with them. This will include written correspondence, periodic reporting requirements, and attending meetings etc. Maintaining a project tracker to ensure all steps are followed, and to enable oversight by other members of the team. Following and keeping up to date with government advice and legislation relating to building safety remediation, and ensuring an awareness of any changes that will impact projects. Line managing the Estates Project Coordinator and Estates Project Manager. Proving support to the Head of Estates Project Management as required and taking a leading role in the success of the Estates Project Team. Keeping up to date with leasehold property management generally, along with changes / issues / pressures etc that impact the wider Estates Team. Undertaking other general duties as required from time to time to assist in the success of Premier Estates. Please Note: You will be provided with the relevant guidance and support to be successful in the role REQUIREMENTS Experience in administering high value projects within property management. Experience working with various stakeholders simultaneously including clients, contractors, external bodies and internal stakeholders. Liaison with surveyors, solicitors and other professionals. Excellent customer service. Highly organised and able to prioritise workload. Ability and confidence in arranging and chairing meetings. A good understanding of building construction methods and fire safety. Competent user of Microsoft Office software. Able to accurately interpret external wall surveys, dilapidation reports etc. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Provide clear and concise summaries of, at times, complex matters. For more information about this position, or to find out more about Premier Estates, please visit our website for further details. If you would like to contact us, please email our recruitment team at who will be happy to help and provide further details. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, satisfactory references, and, where required, the ability to engage in insurance-related activities checks.

Principal Consultant - Operational Analysis / Data Analysis Department: Operational Analysis Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bristol Description Are you an experienced consultant with a background in Operational Analysis, Operational Research, Data Analysis, or supporting Government Approvals looking for an opportunity support and develop a growing team and be responsible for delivering Analysis and Innovation? Sagentia Defence has a track record of success as a trusted partner to customers within highly regulated Government programmes. As a result, we are looking for a new Principal Consultant within our Operational Analysis team. The Operational Analysis team uses modelling, analysis, domain knowledge, and approvals expertise to provide the evidence to make better decisions, in support of our customers within the defence and space sectors. We: Undertake research to analyse the benefits of new equipment, approaches, or technologies. Provide the evidence to support Government procurement decisions. Work with customers and stakeholders to improve policy, strategy, and planning. Collaborate with our partner organisations within Science Group to integrate innovation into everything we do. Key Responsibilities As a Principal Consultant within our Operational Analysis team, you will be responsible for: Business Development: Supporting Account Leads throughout the whole business development cycle, including writing technical approaches within bids and presenting to prospective customers. Collaborating with Account Leads to identify new opportunities and the need for new capability across all our customers. Vision and Strategy: Assisting in setting the vision and strategy for the department in collaboration with the other capabilities across Sagentia, integrating Analysis and Innovation throughout. Ensuring that the strategy is then communicated across the company and aligned with the wider Sagentia Defence vision. Capability Development: Developing and maintaining Operational Analysis service offerings aligned to account demand signal and collaborating with other departments to ensure services are coherent across the business. As a Principal Consultant your focus will be developing: Operational Analysis Approvals Assurance Decision Support Modelling and Simulation Team leadership: Motivating, coaching, and managing the performance of team members. Leading team meetings to share knowledge, co-ordinate activities, pursue opportunities and address issues. Being responsible for the delivery of Operational Analysis projects and wider collaborative multi-disciplinary work. Training and Development: Coaching people on the use of Operational Analysis tools and techniques. Staying at the forefront of profession, we encourage career development through attendance to conferences, steering committees and tailored training and development as and when required. Technical Assurance: Working on projects, providing technical guidance and review to ensure project deliverables are of a high quality and meet customers' expectations. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will be someone with experience in leading tasks in an Operational Analysis discipline, with expertise in analysis, modelling, or support to Government Approvals. You should have a positive, flexible, and initiative-taking attitude, and be keen to develop yourself and others within the team. You will have experience in: Delivering Operational Analysis, Approvals Assurance, Decision Support and/or Modelling and Simulation in a consultancy context Writing analysis documentation or business cases. Capability development and integration of new tools and techniques. Providing technical guidance and reviews to ensure project deliverables are of a high quality and meet customers' expectations. Leading teams in a consultancy setting. Working within public sector with knowledge of government processes. Managing a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally. Mentoring employees across all grades. Contributing and leading successful bids/technical proposals. If you are interested in applying for this role, candidates must have: In existing right to live and work in the UK. Either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years' UK residency. Degree level qualification or relevant experience. Defence or government experience. An Engineering Chartership or equivalent relevant to the role. Benefits At Sagentia Defence, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. Alongside our competitive salaries we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, Company Profit Share Scheme, Generous Holiday Allowance with the ability to buy and sell holiday, Employee Assistance Programme, 24 Hour access to GP and Mental Health support along with access to hundreds of high street discounts, private healthcare provided by Bupa and more. As a consultancy our people are our biggest asset, and we aim to nurture and develop our staff to achieve their full potential.

With us, you'll learn fast, work smart, and make a difference. You'll build a career that matters. Job Title Senior Manager - Delegated Underwriting Authority - UK / Lloyd's / London Market, Property & Casualty Insurance (INS030190) Overview Ready to shape the future of work? At Genpact, we don't just adapt to change-we drive it. AI and digital innovation are redefining industries, and we're leading the charge. Genpact's AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, is an example of how we're scaling advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. From large-scale models to agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies' most complex challenges. If you thrive in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment, love solving real-world problems, and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future, this is your moment. Inviting applications for the role of Senior Manager, Delegated Underwriting Authority - UK / Lloyd's / London Market, Property & Casualty Insurance. Your role will require you to utilize your experience in and knowledge of Insurance/Reinsurance and delegated underwriting processes to process transactions for the Underwriting Support Teams and communicate with the Onsite Team. Responsibilities Manage teams of 100-150+ and service level targets. Provide guidance to direct reports, comprised of Managers, Assistant Managers, and key SMEs. Monitor, analyze, and report on trends in the key underwriting performance drivers. Lead weekly/monthly/quarterly discussions on operations with client UW and company stakeholders. Understand risks faced by the function and the controls in place to manage and mitigate the risks. Ensure clarity around priorities and goals for the entire functional area. Function effectively in a team environment exercising good judgment. Work with senior management and other peers for strategy development and execution planning. Guide the talent identification and development processes for a function. Approve hiring and redeployment requests within the group. Conduct root cause analysis on escalations received. Possess very good problem-solving skills & attention to detail. Accurately interpret and compile information from a variety of sources and systems. Meet outlined and expected standards of timeliness and accuracy in completion of work. Minimum Qualifications / Skills Any graduate with experience leading underwriting teams of 50-70+ as a minimum. Relevant experience in Delegated Authority-UK and Lloyd's Underwriting support function for P&C Insurance Industry (Lloyd's Underwriting - Quote Log / Policy Issuance / Endorsements). Proficient underwriting market experience in BPO delivery. Data analysis skills - proficient. Good written and spoken communication skills. Fluent in English language - both written and oral. Good knowledge of MS Office, specifically MS Excel. Preferred Qualifications / Skills Knowledge of Bureau / Non-Bureau market. Good understanding of Delegated Authority- London Insurance Market. Why join Genpact? Be a transformation leader - Work at the cutting edge of AI, automation, and digital innovation. Make an impact - Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter. Accelerate your career - Get hands on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities. Work with the best - Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day. Thrive in a values-driven culture - Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness-built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion-allow your ideas to fuel progress. Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. Furthermore, please do note that Genpact does not charge fees to process job applications and applicants are not required to pay to participate in our hiring process in any other way. Examples of such scams include purchasing a 'starter kit,' paying to apply, or purchasing equipment or training.