SUMMARY:
This pivotal role involves managing and coordinating funding applications, performing initial due diligence, and ensuring adherence to FCA-aligned compliance standards
POSITION INFO:
Underwriter
Join a Dynamic Legal and Financial Services Team – Remote Start, Hybrid Foreshore Option
Financial services & legal sector | R25,000–R35,000/month | July/August Start
About Our Client
Our client is an innovative and rapidly growing company providing specialist financial products to clients navigating complex legal and probate matters. With a strong commitment to ethical funding and client care, the team prides itself on balancing commercial goals with genuine impact. The company fosters a collaborative, fast-paced environment where initiative, integrity, and adaptability are highly valued.
The Role: Underwriter
We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Underwriter to support a high-performing underwriting team. This pivotal role involves managing and coordinating funding applications, performing initial due diligence, and ensuring adherence to FCA-aligned compliance standards. Reporting to the Risk Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in helping borrowers access funding with clarity and care.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the collation of funding applications and supporting documents for underwriting.
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Conduct initial due diligence on complex financial scenarios and client backgrounds.
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Compile schedules of assets and maintain up-to-date records.
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Liaise with solicitors and borrowers via email and phone to gather required documentation.
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Ensure compliance with FCA regulatory policies, including AML and data protection.
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Provide ongoing updates to senior stakeholders on multiple active loan cases.
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Keep external parties informed on the progress of their applications.
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Assist with the preparation and collation of executed loan documentation.
About You
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Minimum 2 years'' experience in financial services, complex lending, or the legal sector.
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Strong case management and organizational skills with a proactive approach.
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Excellent written and verbal communication; confident engaging with senior stakeholders and legal professionals.
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High emotional intelligence and tact when dealing with vulnerable clients.
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Able to manage multiple cases under pressure in a dynamic environment.
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Analytical mindset with an interest in developing underwriting skills.
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Background in law or exposure to litigation/FCA regulation is a plus, not a must.
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Comfortable with change and capable of pivoting quickly in a fast-evolving setting.
Location & Working Hours
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Remote to start, with potential hybrid setup: 3 days in-office (Foreshore), 2 days remote
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Working hours: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM SAST
If you''re ready to contribute to a purpose-led team and grow your career in underwriting and legal finance, apply now.
