Underwriting Assistant - Data-Driven Credit Decisions in Nottingham

Propel (TSX: PRL) is the fintech company building a new world of financial opportunity by facilitating access to credit for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions. Through its AI‑driven platform, Propel evaluates customers in a more comprehensive way than traditional credit scores can. Our revolutionary fintech platform has already helped consumers access over one million loans and lines of credit and over one billion dollars in credit.

To build a new world of opportunity we bring together the brightest talent to help us build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs and believe in measuring success through results and growing within; talent and hard work never goes unnoticed. At Propel, we are here to change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together. We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, who foster curiosity and growth in our employees. Our culture is why we have been so successful and why our employees choose Propel to build their careers.

The Role: We mix clever data, clear credit insights and the judgment of our Underwriting team to make responsible lending decisions that genuinely improve customer outcomes. Whether you’re a graduate stepping into your first role or someone with underwriting/financial services experience with a willingness to help our customers, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn fast, make an impact, and work with a friendly, supportive team.

Responsibilities:

• Making fair and accurate lending decisions
• Hitting daily KPI’s
• Reviewing applications and recording high‑quality notes
• Focusing on positive customer outcomes in every decision
• Spotting process improvements and sharing ideas with the team
• Working alongside QA, Training & Compliance to keep standards high
• Helping test new tools, policies and automation features

We are looking for:

• Strong communicator and team player
• Organised, detail‑driven and able to stay calm in a busy environment
• Confident using IT systems and quick to learn new systems
• Curious mindset with a passion for improvement
• Experience in financial services
• Salesforce knowledge

Benefits to Joining Propel:

• Pension
• 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year (up to 30)
• Growth and opportunity – we pride ourselves on promoting from within
• Incredible company culture
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Travel Required: Yes.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Our organisation is made up of brilliant people. Each of us is unique, whether in terms of our background, personal characteristics, experience, skills or motivations. And we value our people for the differences they bring to the table. These differences – this diversity is powerful. Fostering an inclusive culture helps each of us to benefit from a wider range of these different perspectives, experiences and skills. We believe that this creates a happier, more productive working environment for us all.

Behaviors:

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations:

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization