Underwriter
Huntswood
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 30 December 2025

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Job Description

Job Overview:


Are you ready to take your underwriting expertise to the next level? This is your chance to join a fast-growing social FinTech that’s transforming financial health across the UK.

As an Underwriter, you’ll work with a credit risk team that’s the envy of the sector. You’ll evaluate credit applications , investigate fraud claims, and ensure compliance with FCA regulations, all while helping customers achieve fair outcomes.


Responsibilities:

  • Assess credit applications for affordability, creditworthiness, and fraud risk
  • Investigate fraud alerts and manage end-to-end fraud claims
  • Collaborate with Consumer Finance, Credit Risk Analytics, and Collections teams
  • Follow and improve fraud and credit policies to mitigate risk
  • Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships

The Ideal Candidate will:

This is a high impact role in a fast-growing business and hence the ideal candidate would be someone who has:

  • Proven experience in a customer service or support role.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to use data for decision-making.
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Knowledge of customer service software and tools.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements.

Required Skills:

  • Strong understanding of FCA regulation
  • Experience in secured lending and underwriting 2nd Charge or BTL mortgages
  • Previous experience managing caseloads in a fast-paced environment
  • CeMAP qualification (desirable, not essential)
  • High attention to detail and excellent communication skills

  • Salary to be discussed at the interview stage
  • UK Hours and Rotational Shifts

Core Behaviors:

Huntswood a ResultCX company employees have:

A Winning Mindset

Bring You’re “A” Game – Passion is contagious! Work every day like it’s your first day on the job.

Strive for Greater – Stay dedicated to continuous improvement. Challenge the status quo and bring your best ideas forward.

Servant Leadership

Enable and Empower all Employees – Our employees are the heart of our success

Do the Right Thing – Be empathetic and respectful to everyone always. Act with integrity even if no one is watching.

Deliver WOW!

Own It – Take personal responsibility for getting things done, find a way.

Deliver Unbelievable Service – Create “WOW” moments for your customers every time.