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Consumer Loans Underwriter

Consumer Loans Underwriter

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 40,000 /year

Fresher

Full Time

09-11-2025

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Skills

Attention to detail Analytical Skills Android

Job Specifications

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

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

About the Company

Updraft is a part lending, part credit report, and part financial planning app for millennials. Our mission is to help people break up with their credit cards and better manage their money. Know more