Commercial Underwriter, Immediate Start

Overview

Working at the Cumberland Building Society, you become part of something special. Cumberland Building Society’re committed to improving the lives of Cumberland Building Society's colleagues, customers, and community. Cumberland Building Society's values are incredibly important to Cumberland Building Society.

Role Overview

Cumberland Building Society is looking for a Commercial Underwriter with a strong background in commercial lending to join Cumberland Building Society's team.

The Benefits

• Salary – up to £70,743 p.a. depending on skills and experience.
• Holidays - 25 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to buy and sell up to 3 days.
• Learning and Development - Support for personal and professional growth.
• Hybrid Working - Tools to enable flexible working from home.
• Health and Wellbeing - Calendar of events, Mental Health champions, and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Community Day - An extra paid day off each year for community service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing and underwriting new commercial lending applications in line with Society policies.
• Communicating effectively to obtain information for lending decisions and maintaining relationships.

About You

• Experience in commercial lending with strong credit and risk awareness.
• Held a commercial lending mandate with authority to approve outside policy.
• Knowledge of sectors such as hospitality, care homes, and healthcare.
• Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and remotely.
• Confident approach with the ability to exercise judgment.

Work Environment

This role is based out of Cumberland Building Society's Head Office in Carlisle, operating a hybrid work policy allowing flexibility between office and home. Cumberland Building Society aim to create a banking experience that is kinder to people and planet.

As a mutual organisation, Cumberland Building Society reinvest profits back into Cumberland Building Society's business, focusing on Cumberland Building Society's people, planet, and communities.