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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mortgage underwriting and decision-making within the German regulatory framework, with a strong focus on credit risk assessment and compliance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-border teams and optimize credit underwriting processes.
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Mortgage UnderwritingCredit Risk AssessmentGerman Regulatory ComplianceTeam CollaborationDecision-Making Skills
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Hard Skills
Credit Risk AnalysisLoan OriginationUnderwriting ProcessesConsumer Loan ApplicationsCreditworthiness AssessmentRisk Criteria AnalysisMortgage Credit LifecycleOperational RequirementsCredit Underwriting ToolsAttention to Detail
Soft Skills
Strong Team PlayerExcellent Communication SkillsStructured Analytical Approach
Industry Keywords
German Mortgage MarketConsumer Protection StandardsEuropean Regulatory FrameworksCross-Border CollaborationCustomer Behavior Analysis
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Analyze and approve mortgage, credit card, and consumer loan applications in accordance with established risk criteria.
- Conduct thorough assessments of customers’ creditworthiness and ability to repay.
- Ensure compliance with internal risk policies and facilitate timely decision-making.
- Work with the Credit Risk Underwriting Manager to define and refine underwriting guidelines.
- Align underwriting guidelines with the bank’s risk appetite and operational requirements.
- Ensure that all credit decisions comply with the German regulatory framework and consumer protection standards.
- Collaborate with risk teams in Madrid and business teams in Frankfurt.
- Report to the Credit Risk Underwriting Manager in Germany.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in business administration, economics, engineering, law, or a comparable field.
- At least 3 years of experience in retail credit risk is required, with a focus on mortgage underwriting and decisioning in Germany.
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end mortgage credit lifecycle, particularly loan origination, underwriting, and loan activation processes.
- In-depth understanding of the German mortgage market, including distribution channels, collateral practices, and customer behavior.
- Comprehensive knowledge of European and German regulatory frameworks and consumer protection requirements.
- Proven experience working in teams, sharing knowledge, and collaborating with technology teams to implement and optimize new credit underwriting tools and operational processes.
- Strong team player.
- Clear decision-making skills, with the ability to balance growth and risk.
- Structured, analytical approach with a high level of attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in an international environment with cross-border teams.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fluent English.
- Fluent German.