Junior Underwriter

Liberis are on a mission to unleash the power of small businesses all over the world - delivering the financial products they need to grow through a network of global partners.

At its core, Liberis is a technology-driven company, bridging the gap between finance and small businesses.

Some key info for you:

🌱 We were founded in the UK in 2007

👩🏾 🤝 👨🏼 We are a diverse team made up of over 260 talented people, from more than 27 nationalities!

🌍 We have 6 offices spread across the globe: London, Nottingham, Mumbai, Atlanta, Munich & Stockholm

🎯 We have just been named as one of FinTech’s Finest 50 – by Welcome to the Jungle

💥 We have provided over $3bn of funding to small businesses so far!

Who are you?

You’re someone who’s curious, eager to learn, and excited by the prospect of building a career in FinTech. You thrive in an environment where you can support a team, grow through hands-on experience, and be part of something with purpose - helping small businesses thrive.

You're highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented. Most importantly, you're passionate about making a real impact through finance that serves communities, not just balance sheets.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Junior Underwriter, you’ll be supporting the Underwriting team in their day-to-day activities, learning the fundamentals of underwriting while helping ensure we deliver fast, fair, and responsible finance to small businesses.

• Assisting in the review and processing of new and repeat funding applications
• Gathering and preparing financial and business information for underwriters to assess
• Liaising directly with customers to request additional information or clarify data
• Ensuring application data is complete, accurate, and in line with internal policies
• Helping maintain underwriting records and documentation
• Learning how to evaluate risk, underwrite deals, and make balanced decisions over time
• Supporting process improvements by sharing observations and suggestions

What We Think You’ll Need

No prior underwriting experience is required - but motivation, curiosity, and a willingness to grow are essential!

• A genuine interest in finance, risk, or small business lending
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organised
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with numbers, data, and analytical thinking
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn from others
• Confidence to ask questions and seek clarity when needed
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

What happens next?

Think this sounds like the right next move for you? Or if you’re not completely confident that you fit our exact criteria, apply anyway and we can arrange a call to see if the role is fit for you. Humility is a wonderful thing, and we are interested in hearing about what you can add to Liberis!

Our hybrid approach

Working together in person helps us move faster, collaborate better, and build a great Liberis culture. Our hybrid working policy requires team members to be in the office at least 3 days a week, but ideally 4 days. At Liberis, we embrace flexibility as a core part of our culture, while also valuing the importance of the time our teams spend together in the office.