Consumer Loans Underwriter
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation TypeInsurance underwriters
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Updraft is an award-winning FCA approved app available on IOS/Android. Our mission is simple - to help consumers find freedom from cumulative lifestyle borrowing such as credit-cards, overdrafts and buy-now pay-later schemes.
While retailers and some start-ups remain intent on weaponising algorithms to maximise profit, we harness behaviour science, AI and expertise to offer our users powerful counter-measures.
As the business is undergoing rapid growth in demand for their product, we are looking for an enthusiastic underwriter to help us deliver an exceptional level of service to our customers. We do not believe in silos and departments that are typically found in banks and other lenders. As part of the Underwriting Team you will work and be responsible across multiple disciplines to ensure you help your customers achieve the best outcomes.
Responsibilities
As an employee in a fast moving startup you have the opportunity to shape the structure of the organisation, team and strategy;
While retailers and some start-ups remain intent on weaponising algorithms to maximise profit, we harness behaviour science, AI and expertise to offer our users powerful counter-measures.
As the business is undergoing rapid growth in demand for their product, we are looking for an enthusiastic underwriter to help us deliver an exceptional level of service to our customers. We do not believe in silos and departments that are typically found in banks and other lenders. As part of the Underwriting Team you will work and be responsible across multiple disciplines to ensure you help your customers achieve the best outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Approve and decline loan applications by assessing applicants' creditworthiness and affordability in line with Updraft lending policy
- Gather additional information needed for credit applications from customers
- Communicate with customers in a friendly and efficient manner through all application stages
- Form and maintain effective relationships across all business teams
- Regularly participate in various business projects helping to improve our processes and achieve
- Minimum 1 year to 3 years of experience in consumer credit underwriting.
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role is an advantage.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Strong decision-maker.
- Inquisitive thinker and critical mind.
- Comfortable with a fast-paced environment and frequent changes.
- Availability to work either Saturdays or Sundays
- Previous experience in a start-up is an advantage
As an employee in a fast moving startup you have the opportunity to shape the structure of the organisation, team and strategy;
- Company pension
- Hybrid work
- Health Insurance