Junior Lending Specialist

Looking to break into banking or lending? This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to kick‑start their career and join a growing organisation with clear progression and hands‑on exposure to underwriting and client‑facing work.

• Working as part of a busy front‑office lending and underwriting team.
• Meeting with clients, responding to enquiries and reviewing mortgage and loan applications within agreed service level agreements.
• Providing a high standard of client service via email, telephone and face‑to‑face interactions.
• Acting as an internal and external credit adviser, assessing client structures and proposing client‑focused lending solutions.
• Reviewing and renewing existing loan facilities.
• Preparing and presenting cases to credit committees.
• Assisting senior Lending Officers with the approval and completion of lending facilities.
• Working closely with Credit Risk and Credit Operations teams to ensure lending remains within defined risk appetite.
• Supporting the embedding of strong risk culture across product design, case submissions and portfolio reviews.
• Making recommendations for continuous improvement within lending processes.
• Contributing to lending targets and wider team objectives.

The ideal candidate will be keen to build a career within banking or lending and will demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work accurately and reliably in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication skills are essential, alongside a cooperative, professional attitude and confidence engaging with clients. Holding, or being willing to undertake, a relevant qualification such as CEMAP is required, with full training and support provided.

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188, or email

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