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Loans

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Proven experience as a loan underwriter, credit analyst, or in a similar financial role.

  • Strong knowledge of credit principles, lending practices, and financial analysis.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

  • Ability to work independently and manage a pipeline of applications efficiently.

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Proficiency in loan origination software and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Experience underwriting specific types of loans (e.g., small business loans, unsecured personal loans, auto loans, etc.).

  • Knowledge of local market trends and economic factors.

  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Compliance or Micro Credit Act.)


If you are a highly analytical and meticulous professional with a passion for finance, we encourage you to apply for this key role.

Qualifications

Application Analysis: Review and verify all information submitted by applicants for personal or business loans.


Credit Assessment: Analyze credit reports, financial statements, tax returns, and other supporting documents to evaluate an applicant's ability to repay the loan.


Risk Evaluation: Assess risk factors, including credit history, debt-to-income ratio, collateral valuation, and market conditions.


Compliance: Ensure all loan files and decisions comply with company policies, state and federal regulations, and lending guidelines.


Decision Making: Approve, deny, or recommend loan applications based on a comprehensive analysis of the applicant's financial profile and the associated risk.


Communication: Clearly communicate with loan officers, processors, and applicants to gather additional information or explain underwriting decisions.


Documentation: Maintain accurate and well-organized loan files with thorough notes and justification for all decisions.

Responsibilities

A Loan Underwriter is responsible for evaluating and analyzing loan applications to assess risk and determine an applicant's creditworthiness. This role involves a meticulous review of financial documents, credit history, and other relevant information to ensure loan requests meet established lending criteria and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses a strong understanding of financial statements and risk assessment.



Job Description

Loan Underwriter

Full-Time

Kingston, Jamaica

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