Affordability Analyst

Affordability Analyst

Leatherhead, Surrey (Hybrid model)

Why join us?

• Competitive salary in the region of £27,000 per annum [depending on experience]
• A workplace pension scheme
• Hybrid working, with collaborative days in our Leatherhead headquarters
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to purchase and sell up to 5 days holiday per year (pro rata)
• Coaching and mentoring, continual support, and opportunities for internal progression
• Support and investment in your personal development
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

What we do

Premium Credit is the leading provider of insurance premium finance and a range of annually charged services, including tax, regulatory and accountancy fees, sports season tickets, memberships and school fees in the UK and Ireland. We are a multi award winning business lending more than £4.5 billion to over 2.5 million customers through a network of almost three thousand partners- and growing.

We are a successful business with a Trustpilot rating of 4.5, a Net Promoter Score of +78, a Glassdoor rating of 4.4 and a Silver Sustainability medal.

The Role

This is an exciting time of growth for us, and we need an Affordability Analyst to help us continue this success and ensure that we lend responsibly, supporting our customers and comply with industry regulations. This is a great opportunity to develop a varied and rewarding career with a company that invests in, recognises and rewards its people.

Reporting to the Affordability Team Leader, the Affordability Analyst will assist with the processing and credit checking of new business applications, renewals and additional premiums for affordability evaluation. You’ll be responsible for reviewing customers credit files via external credit reference agencies, reviewing customers income and expenditure to determine affordability as well as liaising with customers regarding IVAs.

You will also:

– Liaise with brokers and customers verbally and in writing to gather any additional required information.

– Approve or decline loans within your authorisation guidelines

– Make recommendations to underwriters in respect of applications and agreements

– Assist with incoming broker and customer enquiries, proactively resolving queries or referring to underwriters.

– Work within service levels, ensuring that you participate in group tasks or projects.

Who we’re looking for

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focussed environment, able to pay attention to detail and work methodically, this is a brilliant opportunity to advance your career to the next level with our sector-leading company. At Premium Credit, you will be supported to develop and expand your skills, knowledge and experience.

To be considered as our Affordability Analyst you will need:

– The ability to work well within a team and build effective relationships

– You should be able to prioritise your workload and work methodically

– You’ll have an eye for detail and be able to spot errors

– You’re confident in following processes to aid decision making

A background in affordability would be beneficial to your application; however isn’t required.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments or accommodations for applicants, so if you need assistance or support during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form or by sending an email to

If you are made an offer of employment you will be required to prove your eligibility to work in the UK before you start work. You must reside in the UK from the start date of this role; unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

To ensure you can work from home efficiently you will be asked to provide your internet speed at the application stage.

Premium Credit are an equal opportunities employer with a strong and passionate commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. We are open to part-time working and job share.

By submitting your application, you agree that Premium Credit may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. To view our Privacy Notice please go to: https://www.premiumcredit.com/Recruitment-privacy-notice

All postholders will be subject to appropriate pre-employment vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.

So, if role appeals to you and you’re looking to join an industry-leading organisation, please apply. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply? And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we identify a number of suitable candidates. All applicants will be advised if the vacancy closes early.

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