Junior Lending Specialist

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Daliburgh is seeking a motivated individual to join their front-office lending and underwriting team. The role offers a unique opportunity for career advancement within banking, involving client interactions, reviewing applications, and collaborating on lending solutions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and be willing to undertake relevant qualifications. Full training is provided, supported by a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a busy lending and underwriting team.
• Meet with clients and review mortgage applications.
• Provide client service via various communication methods.
• Act as a credit adviser and propose lending solutions.
• Prepare cases for credit committees.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Client engagement

Education

Relevant qualification (CEMAP)

Job description

Looking to break into banking or lending? This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to kick‑start their career and join a growing organisation with clear progression and hands‑on exposure to underwriting and client‑facing work.

Location

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Working as part of a busy front‑office lending and underwriting team.
• Meeting with clients, responding to enquiries and reviewing mortgage and loan applications within agreed service level agreements.
• Providing a high standard of client service via email, telephone and face‑to‑face interactions.
• Acting as an internal and external credit adviser, assessing client structures and proposing client‑focused lending solutions.
• Reviewing and renewing existing loan facilities.
• Preparing and presenting cases to credit committees.
• Assisting senior Lending Officers with the approval and completion of lending facilities.
• Working closely with Credit Risk and Credit Operations teams to ensure lending remains within defined risk appetite.
• Supporting the embedding of strong risk culture across product design, case submissions and portfolio reviews.
• Making recommendations for continuous improvement within lending processes.
• Contributing to lending targets and wider team objectives.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be keen to build a career within banking or lending and will demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work accurately and reliably in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication skills are essential, alongside a cooperative, professional attitude and confidence engaging with clients. Holding, or being willing to undertake, a relevant qualification such as CEMAP is required, with full training and support provided.

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188, or email [e-mail].

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