Bridging Underwriter

KFS Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KFS Recruitment seeks a Bridging Underwriter in London to support the underwriting and risk management processes for a fast-growing lender. The role focuses on accurate file completion, compliance with lending criteria, and smooth drawdown of funds to borrowers.

You will liaise with valuers, solicitors, and intermediaries while maintaining professional communication and a proactive, client-focused approach within the underwriting team.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Bridging Underwriter.
• Analytical and methodical thinking.
• Ability to take ownership.
• Successful task management to deliver high quality service.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with valuers, solicitors, and intermediaries.
• Ensuring all files are complete and accurate.
• Ensuring all deals comply with the Company's lending criteria.
• Completing all credit papers accurately.
• Projecting positivity, professionalism, and knowledge across all communications.
• Working closely with the whole business to ensure deals progress smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Ownership

Task management

Bridging Underwriter experience

Job description

Underwriter

Bridging Finance

London

We are currently working with a fast-growing lender, who are looking for a Bridging Underwriter to join the team.

The Sales and Underwriting teams are currently expanding, to ensure the business can grow and continue to deliver exceptional service.

Your main responsibility will be to work within the Underwriting team, to ensure effective risk management and seamless drawdown of funds to borrowers.

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with valuers, solicitors, and intermediaries
• Ensuring all files are complete and accurate
• Ensuring all deals comply with the Company's lending criteria
• Completing all credit papers accurately
• Projecting positivity, professionalism, and knowledge across all communications
• Working closely with the whole business to ensure deals progress smoothly and efficiently

Key skills / Experience:

• Analytical and methodical thinking
• Ability to take ownership
• Successful task management, to deliver high quality service
• 5 years experience as a Bridging Underwriter