Senior Bridging Underwriter

Senior Underwriter – Specialist Property Finance

A fast-growing, well-capitalised specialist property lender is looking to appoint a Senior Underwriter to join its expanding underwriting team.

This is a high-impact role within a business that combines the agility of a private lender with the discipline of institutional-grade underwriting. The company operates across bridging, specialist and commercial property finance, funding a wide range of complex and time-sensitive transactions.

If you enjoy autonomy, fast turnaround deals and working closely with brokers, this is a standout opportunity.

You will take full ownership of deals from application through to completion, acting as the key decision-maker while delivering an exceptional service to brokers, solicitors and valuers.

• Underwriting new bridging and specialist finance cases from start to finish
• Assessing risk throughout the life of each case and making commercially sound decisions
• Working closely with brokers, solicitors and valuers to progress transactions
• Requesting and managing funding for cases approaching completion
• Keeping internal teams updated on pipeline and case progress
• Continuously reviewing underwriting processes to improve efficiency and quality
• Managing deadlines, workflow and personal KPIs
• Contributing to the ongoing evolution of policy and risk framework

There is also scope for this role to grow into a leadership position, supporting or managing junior underwriters as the business continues to scale.

You will already be working in bridging or specialist property finance underwriting and enjoy making decisions in a fast-paced, commercial environment.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience underwriting bridging or specialist property finance
• Strong knowledge of risk, security, LTVs and deal structuring
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working directly with brokers and professional partners
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and time management
• Understanding of mortgage and regulatory requirements
• CeMAP qualification (preferred but not essential)

You’ll thrive in a business that is growing, evolving and moving quickly