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; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Underwriter based in London. This role involves analyzing lending requests, preparing credit proposals, and managing the lending process for bridging loans. Candidates should have proven experience in Bridging or Development finance, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Solid proven experience in Bridging/Development finance.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and structure transactions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bridging finance

Development finance

Due diligence

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

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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We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that 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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