Underwriter

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Blackpool
Salary
22000.00 - 25000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
10 Jun 2022
Closes
01 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
The company

A PE backed Financial Services company in Blackpool who are looking for a enthusiastic, hardworking Approvals Underwriter to join them on the journey of continued growth and success. The Group employs over 200 people across 3 offices. They pride themselves on their excellent customer service and have a 98% positive approval rating from customers. But it's not just customers who thrive. Employees also have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. With 4 strategic pillars, Reward, Track, Improve and Assist, at the heart of the business, employees have clear focus and career direction. This is a key appointment that offers the chance to add value across the business. You will have the chance to join a forward-thinking team that will offer fast track promotion opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Owning Individual performance and development contributing to achieve KPI's set by the business.
Provide coaching and feedback to Completions Assistants and Team Leaders.
Maintain accurate records of issues and reoccurring themes to feedback to Team Leaders
Support, motivate and encourage the team to achieve department KPIs and group objectives.
Ensuring internal and external SLAs are met.
Identifying any potential vulnerability indicators and following company policy.
What we are looking for:

Experience in a similar role within a financial service regulated lending environment.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail
Desire to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to positively contribute to a team.
Ability to self-motivate and use own initiative to achieve individual target.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Good questioning and investigative techniques.
Strong computer literacy including working experience on Microsoft Office.
Package:

You will be offered a great starting salary, which includes a 20% monthly bonus.

What is in it for the right candidate?

22 days holiday per year plus an extra day on completion of each years' service, up to a maximum of 25 days for all employees + 8 days bank holiday
Workplace pension
Quarterly and monthly bonus
Perkbox membership
Costco membership
Wellbeing sessions
All-expense paid annual celebration
Day off for your birthday
Free onsite parking
A culture of internal promotion