Junior Bridging Underwriter

Reference: 36194

Clear progression into underwriting | High deal exposure from day one | Commercial specialist lending environment | Quarterly bonus potential

If you are currently working within bridging finance as an Analyst, Case Manager or Sales Support professional and want to move closer to underwriting, this Underwriter opportunity offers the chance to step into a more commercially involved position with real responsibility from the outset. You will gain exposure to bridging and development finance transactions while working alongside experienced underwriting professionals in a fast-paced lending environment.

This role is designed for someone looking to build a long-term career in specialist property finance. You will be trusted with meaningful involvement across the full deal lifecycle, developing your underwriting capability while supporting complex transactions through to completion.

Package & Benefits
• Salary 40,000–65,000 per annum depending on experience.

• Quarterly bonus structure with annual bonus potential of approximately 25% of salary.

• Monday to Friday office-based working environment.

• Clear pathway into a full underwriting position with ongoing exposure and development.

About the Company You will be joining an award-winning specialist property finance lender focused on supporting SME developers and property investors across bridging and development finance transactions. The business has built a strong reputation for execution quality, disciplined underwriting and consistent lending performance across England and Wales.

Key Responsibilities
• Support the assessment and packaging of bridging and development finance transactions.

• Assist with underwriting analysis, identifying risks, mitigants and structuring considerations.

• Manage cases throughout the transaction lifecycle, working closely with brokers, borrowers and professional partners.

• Prepare credit papers, review supporting documentation and ensure cases remain aligned to lending policy.

About You
• 6 months to 3 years’ experience handling bridging finance cases.

• Background within Sales Support, Case Management, Analyst or junior underwriting within specialist property finance.

• Good understanding of the bridging or development finance lending process.

If you are looking for a role that offers genuine progression into underwriting within a commercially driven lending environment, this could be a strong next step in your career. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would still welcome a conversation. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.