Underwriter

TalenCo Recruitment Specialists; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 360.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TalenCo Recruitment Specialists in Cape Town is seeking an experienced underwriter to process and underwrite new business and re-advance applications, partnering on new and pre-approved cases. You will handle SME funding and EFT applications and conduct full credit assessments.

The role requires 3–5 years in underwriting, credit risk experience, Matric, and a Diploma in Business/Finance/Accounting, with advanced Excel skills. Performance targets and SLAs are key.

Formación

• 3 - 5 years of underwriting and analysis experience.
• Credit risk and/or credit underwriting experience in the financial services sector.
• Matric.
• Advanced Certificates/Diploma in Business/Finance/Accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapt well to change.
• Experience applying credit risk to inform decision-making.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Able to achieve performance targets and maintain performance standards.
• High-level understanding of credit risk underwriting.
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Able to make recommendations based on analysis of application data.
• Able to follow SOPs and ensure consistent decision-making.
• Able to summarize findings concisely and clearly.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Process and underwrite new business/re-advance applications, partner new and pre-approved applications.
• Handle SME funding applications and EFT applications.
• Conduct full credit assessments of applicants.
• Complete credit and reference checks.
• Achieve performance targets and maintain performance standards.
• Meet internal SLAs stipulated per product.
• Manage accuracy, completeness, and turnaround times for deals.
• Prepare documentation for Risk and Decline Appeal meetings.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Educación

Matric

Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Business/Finance/Accounting

Descripción del empleo

Job Responsibilities

Process and underwrite new business/re-advance applications, partner new and pre-approved applications.

Handle SME funding applications and EFT applications.

Conduct full credit assessments of applicants.

Complete credit and reference checks.

Achieve performance targets and maintain performance standards.

Meet internal SLAs stipulated per product.

Manage accuracy, completeness, and turnaround times for deals.

Prepare documentation for Risk and Decline Appeal meetings.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

3 - 5 years of underwriting and analysis experience.

Credit risk and/or credit underwriting experience in the financial services sector.

Matric.

Advanced Certificates/Diploma in Business/Finance/Accounting.

Advanced Excel skills.

Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Adapt well to change.

Experience applying credit risk to inform decision-making.

Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.

Able to achieve performance targets and maintain performance standards.

High-level understanding of credit risk underwriting.

Able to prioritize tasks effectively.

Able to make recommendations based on analysis of application data.

Able to follow SOPs and ensure consistent decision-making.

Able to summarize findings concisely and clearly.

Able to multitask and work under pressure.

Interested?

By applying for this position, you consent in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) to your personal information being obtained, utilized, and stored by the Company through reference checks, credit checks, and trace reports.

Should you not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.