Underwriter

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Job Crystal Full time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for full credit assessment of applicants
  • Responsible for completing all necessary credit and reference checks as required by the product type
  • Responsible for achieving performance targets and maintaining performance standards within the turnaround times agreed with stakeholders within the business
  • Responsible for meeting internal SLA's stipulated per product and partner while managing accuracy, completeness and turnaround times for deals
  • Will be required to underwrite and finalize deals within designated mandate
  • Prepare necessary documentation required by the Underwriting Manager to be used in Risk and Decline Appeal meetings
  • Fulfil any task as requested by Team Leader to ensure SLA's are met with stakeholders within the business.

REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum of 5 years of underwriting and analysis experience
  • Proven credit risk and or credit underwriting experience within the Financial services industry
  • Minimum qualifications: Matric certificate and equivalent Advanced Certificates and/or Diploma in business/finance/accounting
  • Proven computer skills and experience with CRM systems essential
  • Proven MS Office skills, most importantly advanced Excel
  • Experience in a pressurized, fast paced, and everchanging environment
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail
  • Ability to achieve in line with performance targets and maintain performance standards within strict turnaround times.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Ability to achieve in line with performance targets and maintain performance standards within strict turnaround times
  • High level understanding and experience of credit risk underwriting
  • Will rely heavily on analytical thinking, attention to detail, financial acumen and ethics during the credit evaluation process
  • Ability to analyze bank statement data
  • Ability to work under pressure and know how to prioritize tasks
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures to ensure consistent decisionmaking
  • Ability to summarize findings in a concise and clear manner
  • Ability to highlight areas of concern which can affect the decisionmaking process
  • Very organized with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
  • Must be flexible with an open mind to find solutions to overcome challenges
  • Ability to multitask while working under pressure
  • Methodical approach to work with a 'can do' attitude
  • Selfmotivated and passionate about motivation within the team
  • Good communication skills written and verbal; comfortable sharing information with both colleagues and senior personnel
  • Target and outcome driven

Salary:
R18, R22,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cape Town,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

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