Senior Underwriter in London

Senior Underwriter in London

London Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Human Capital Partners Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Make impactful decisions on personal loan applications and assess creditworthiness.
  • Company: Fast-growing digital lender transforming access to credit in the UK.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and career advancement.
  • Why this job: Join a tech-driven team where your expertise shapes customer outcomes from day one.
  • Qualifications: 7-10 years of experience in unsecured personal loans and strong credit judgement.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

  • Senior Underwriter
  • London · Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid

About the role

A fast-growing, FCA-regulated digital lender is reshaping how UK consumers access credit — and is looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter to make an immediate impact.

The technology is evolving quickly, the business is scaling, and this is a role where your judgement genuinely matters.

If you enjoy owning decisions, working autonomously and using your expertise to improve outcomes for customers, this is a role where your experience will count from day one.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Head of Underwriting, you’ll

  • Approve or decline referred applications for unsecured personal loans.
  • Assess affordability and creditworthiness using bureau data, Open Banking data and customer documentation.
  • Identify and investigate fraud risk and data anomalies.
  • Apply FCA rules and lending policy consistently.
  • Document clear, well-evidenced rationale that supports the audit trail and stands up to QA.
  • Work at pace while maintaining quality and help shape how underwriting develops in a technology-led environment.
  • Share insights with Credit Risk to help refine policy and improve automation.
  • What you’ll bring
  • 7–10 years in unsecured personal loans, with a proven record of strong, independent credit ...

Senior Underwriter in London employer: Human Capital Partners Limited

Join a leading global consumer brand that values its employees and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation. As a Group Technical Reporting Accountant, you'll enjoy hybrid working, generous staff discounts, and opportunities for professional growth while making a significant impact on how the company communicates its financial story. With a commitment to employee well-being, including private healthcare and volunteer days, this role offers a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers in finance.

Human Capital Partners Limited

Contact Details:

Human Capital Partners Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Underwriter in London

Credit Assessment
Fraud Risk Identification
Data Analysis
FCA Regulations Knowledge
Lending Policy Application
Documentation Skills
Quality Assurance