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Underwriter

Created on 13-02-2020
Location London

Description

If you’re analytical, driven and keen to develop your career in risk / financial services, join Funding Circle and make an impact in our market-leading global FinTech.Our Underwriting Team helps small businesses raise funding by assessing the creditworthiness of each borrower to give them access to our fast and flexible loans.The Underwriter role will expose you to a fast-paced, high performance lending culture and expand your skill set for a successful career in risk management. Up for a challenge?Day-to-day responsibilities:
  • Analyse data (annual accounts, bank statements, credit reference agency data) to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit to SME borrowers on a loan-by-loan basis
  • Enhance the quality of loan decisions by  integrating market, industry, and portfolio  insights into your credit decision
  • Further your knowledge of UK SMEs, incl. accounting practices, industry and financing standards, payment behaviour and relevant legal aspects to help us evaluating credit risk correctly
  • Provide a best-in-class experience for our borrowers by reviewing all loan applications efficiently and in accordance with our internal quality standards
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of systems, processes and business practices by sharing recommendations to improve efficiency and capacity 
  • Advise and guide colleagues to ensure that commercial opportunities are maximised without compromising Funding Circle’s risk management
Required skills & experience:
  • An inquisitive mind-set, openness to change, willingness to challenge the status quo and a great work ethic
  • Experience in credit analysis (Ideally SME lending).
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills
  • A firm understanding of UK accounting standard.
What we offer:
  • The opportunity to learn, show initiative and make an impact in a market-leading FinTech – you’ll be building the world's largest online lending platform with us
  • You will be part of a key department and will have a significant impact on its operation
  • A great working atmosphere and lots of opportunities to bond with colleagues at regular social, sports and volunteering events.
  • Comprehensive training on our product portfolio and support in developing your career through our internal learning & development programs and a personal learning budget
  • Flat hierarchies and a strong team spirit - our talented, multi-cultural team values passion and drive above hierarchies and loves to celebrate success.
About Us:Funding Circle was created with one mission: to revolutionise the broken financial system and change small business finance.We have created the leading online marketplace for small business loans that directly connects credit worthy businesses with investors wanting attractive returns.In just nine years, 92,000 Funding Circle investors have lent £7.5 billion to 72,000 businesses across the world. In 2018 alone lending through our platform created and sustained 115,000 jobs worldwide and contributed £6.5 billion to the global economy.

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