Banking Job - Underwriter - London - wm

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London seeks an experienced Underwriter to manage new lending requests and analyze credit worthiness. This hybrid role requires solid experience in bridging and development finance, alongside excellent analytical and communication skills. Ideal for candidates who thrive in an agile environment and are eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in the bridging and/or development finance sector is essential.
• Strong analytical skills to assess credit worthiness.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Action new lending requests for bridging loans and analyze credit worthiness.
• Prepare detailed credit proposals for submission to the Credit Committee.
• Underwrite and approve loans against agreed lending criteria.

Skills

Experience in bridging and/or development finance

Excellent analytical skills

Ability to structure transactions

Time management

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Job description

Overview

Your New Job Title: Underwriter

Salary: up to £45k, depending on experience

Hybrid: 4 days in the office and Friday WFH

Perm

Start: ASAP

What You'll Be Doing

• Action new lending requests for bridging loans and analyse credit worthiness
• Prepare detailed credit proposals for submission to the Credit Committee
• Prepare offer documentation and ensure all loan conditions are met throughout the drawdown process
• Underwrite and approve loans against agreed lending criteria
• Handle broker calls on specific cases under review; manage customer expectations
• Liaise with internal departments (Legal, Risk and Sales) and external parties (Surveyors, Solicitors and Customers) to effectively manage the lending process

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed

• Candidates MUST have solid proven working experience within the BRIDGING AND / OR DEVELOPMENT FINANCE sector.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to structure transactions based upon market sector, asset and security.
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and manage time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Creative thinker and willing to work in an agile growing company.

Please note: We can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

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