Commercial Underwriter

Are you an experienced Commercial Underwriter who enjoys taking ownership, supporting others, and enjoys dealing with cases from inception through to completion?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced lending environment where broker relationships, risk appetite, and regulatory compliance are equally important?

If this sounds like you, then this could be the perfect next step in your career. Apply today and let’s grow together at West One Loans.

• Managing the entire lending process from application through to drawdown whilst adhering to underwriting and due diligence processes.

• Manage a pipeline of Commercial cases and prioritise accordingly.

• Maintaining key intermediary relationships

• Ensuring all applications comply with the West One’s lending criteria.

• Effectively manage the lending process by liaising with internal departments and external parties.

• Instructing Solicitors once offer is made and providing all relevant documentation.

• Act with integrity and embrace philosophy of TCF guidelines and adhere to responsible lending principles.

• Demonstrating deep underwriting knowledge and expertise.

• Be willing to assist the wider team when required.

• Pass internal competency tests post induction

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work to tight time frames

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

• Previous experience in underwriting within Commercial Finance

• A strong understanding of FCA regulation

• CeMAP (desirable, not essential)

• Experienced in use of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

• Resilient and flexible

• Articulate

• Well organised

• Robust and comfortable working to deadline and under pressure

At West One Loans, we’re growing fast and looking for ambitious people who want to be part of our exciting journey. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support you need to succeed, while offering clear opportunities to progress your career.

Alongside this, we offer a strong benefits package, including private medical healthcare, 25 days’ annual leave, paid volunteering days, and a host of additional benefits.

If you’re ready to build your career and make an impact - click apply today!