Junior Underwriter

  • Funding Circle
  • 05/11/2021
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Description:
Who are we? We want to help small businesses win. That's why we're here.
We connect small business owners to investors - to create jobs, help families and power economies - because we believe that people are made to do more. And we want to help them get the finance they need to thrive, creating thousands of jobs as they drive the economy forward. .
So, we created the leading online marketplace for small business loans. Our investors have lent £11.4 billion in 143,000 loans to 100,000 small business owners. In a single year, we unlocked 135,000 jobs and contributed £10 billion to the global economy. There's never been a better time to join!
Be part of the team that changes everything. Let's build the place where small businesses can get the funding they need to win and leave a legacy behind, forever.
What will you be doing?
  • Assess applications using our underwriting framework, reviewing data from various internal and external sources
  • Apply consistent attention to detail, helping to maintain the credit quality of our loan book whilst achieving our commercial
  • Provide a best-in-class experience for our borrowers by reviewing all loan applications efficiently and in accordance with our internal quality standards
  • Liaise with various internal stakeholders on applications in progress, dealing with amendments as requested and escalating issues as appropriate
  • Provide feedback and recommendations on how we can improve our assessment process and borrower experience
Are you?
  • Keen to develop further in a credit team after some experience in credit analysis (Ideally SME lending)
  • An inquisitive mind-set, openness to change, willingness to challenge the status quo and a great work ethic
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills
Why join us?
We're gearing up for our biggest chapter yet - and it's being driven by everyone.
We think of ourselves as the career launchpad. A place to develop yourself, fast. Real work. Real experience. Real opportunities to collect skills. Think big remits and huge ownership to make great things happen.
Yes, it's target-driven and high-octave - but we like to play hard too. That's what makes us, us. Our vibrant culture is built around potential and creating a place where you can really be you. We keep it agile and open. All voices heard. Because we believe great ideas come from everywhere.
If you show skill and are willing, we'll back you all the way. This is the place for you to build something incredible.

It's in our differences that we find our strengths.
We celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. So we're building a culture where difference is valued. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We truly believe diversity makes us better.

Want to Build The Incredible? We'd love to hear from you.