Bridging Underwriter

Stellar Select; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and established firm as a Bridging Underwriter, where you will play a crucial role in underwriting bridging loans. This exciting position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values growth and collaboration. You will engage with various stakeholders, ensuring high service standards while managing risks effectively. Enjoy a range of benefits, including generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and a vibrant office culture with regular social events. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about the finance sector, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employer contributory pension scheme

Quarterly social events

State-of-the-art office

Top-of-the-range IT setup

In-house chefs providing meals

Bicycle hire scheme

Monthly incentives

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Mindset for continuous improvement and process enhancement.
• Ability to manage workload and meet KPIs effectively.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end underwriting of new applications per internal policies.
• Liaising with brokers and solicitors to maintain service standards.
• Ongoing risk assessment and management throughout each case.

Skills

Underwriting Bridging Loans

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Risk Assessment

Mortgage Regulatory Knowledge

Education

CeMAP

Job description

Job Title: Bridging Underwriter

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Quarterly social events
• State-of-the-art office
• Top-of-the-range IT setup and equipment
• In-house chefs providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks Monday-Friday
• Bicycle hire scheme
• Monthly incentives including 'Star of the Month' and birthday vouchers
• Early Friday finish
• Regular in-house learning and development sessions
• Electric car and cycle-to-work scheme
• Life insurance
• Annual discretionary bonus

About our Client and the role of Bridging Underwriter:

Working for an established and growing bridging, commercial mortgage and development finance lender, with a great culture, we are excited to be working on two new opportunities for Bridging Underwriters to join the team. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months experience in underwriting bridging loans.

Responsibilities for the role of Bridging Underwriter:

• End-to-end underwriting of new applications in accordance with internal lending policies
• Liaising proactively with brokers, solicitors, and valuers to maintain high service standards
• Ongoing risk assessment and management throughout each case's lifecycle
• Coordinating and requesting funds for cases approaching completion
• Providing regular updates to internal teams on pipeline activity and case status
• Continuously reviewing and improving processes and policies while upholding quality standards
• Meeting individual and team KPIs consistently
• Managing workload effectively by prioritising tasks and adhering to deadlines

Experience required for the role of Bridging Underwriter:

• At least 12 months experience in underwriting bridging loans/specialist finance.
• CeMAP is desired
• Ability to build good working relationships
• Great communication skills
• Understanding of mortgage regulatory requirements
• Thrive in an expanding and changing environment

For more information regarding the role of Bridging Underwriter please contact us

Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC.

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.