Underwriter

First People Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is looking for an Underwriter to join their team in Greater London. The successful candidate will have proven experience in bridging and development finance. Responsibilities include managing lending requests, preparing credit proposals, and ensuring compliance throughout the loan process. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The position offers a salary of up to £45,000 and a hybrid working model with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Action new lending requests for bridging loans and analyse credit worthiness.
• Prepare detailed credit proposals for submission to the Credit Committee.
• Prepare documentation ensuring all loan conditions are met throughout the drawdown process.

Skills

Bridging and development finance experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Job description

Your New Job Title: Underwriter

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The skills you will need: Bridging/development finance, due diligence, underwriter.

Your New 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
• Preparing offer documentation and ensuring all loan conditions are met throughout the drawdown process
• Underwrite and approve loans against agreed lending criteria
• Handling broker calls on specific cases under review; manage customer expectations
• Liaising 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.

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