Numerate Graduate Trainee

An outstanding Graduate Trainee opportunity has arisen within a top Specialist Real Estate Lender to train as a Bridging Underwriter. ( Full training provided)

The role duties:

Underwriting

• Review funding applications and proceed through the underwriting process to loan completion.

• Carry out credit / fraud / anti-money laundering checks.

• Instruct valuation reports / solicitors / quantity surveyors.

• Administer live cases through to redemption of the loan.

• Liaise with lawyers, surveyors, brokers and borrowers to ensure the loan and due diligence process progresses smoothly.

• Conduct post-completion communication with borrowers to ensure their project is progressing satisfactorily.

Experience

• A recent graduate, preferably with a degree in accounting, business studies, finance or similar.

• Able to build & maintain working relationships with colleagues / brokers / solicitors / customers.

• A good communicator, giving credible reasoning for considering / declining deals.

• Professional telephone manner.

• Accountable for own work load / decisions.

• Good level of knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Generally IT literate with a good ability to adapt to new systems and platforms.

The role offers a competitive basic salary and a full range of benefits including bonus and opportunity to progress. This is a rare opportunity to develop a rewarding career in specialist finance.