Bridging Underwriter

Integro Partners; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist property lending firm in Central London is seeking a Bridging Underwriter to manage and assess bridging applications. This role involves evaluating loan applications, ensuring compliance with policies, and building professional relationships throughout the application process.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting and assessing loan applications.
• Knowledge of AML and lending policies.
• Ability to produce articulate loan synopses.

Responsibilities

• Manage pipeline of cases from application to completion.
• Assess and resolve risk-related issues with applications.
• Review valuation reports and assess security properties.

Skills

Risk assessment

Underwriting

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Bridging Underwriter - Central London

Opportunity to join an award-winning specialist property lending firm in their state-of-the-art offices in the city!

We are looking to recruit a Bridging Underwriter for a rapidly growing specialist lending firm. You will be responsible for assessing and underwriting bridging applications from brokers, direct applicants, and intermediaries, in line with lending policy and risk appetite. Your duties will include:

1. Managing your own pipeline of cases from loan application to completion;
2. Assessing and resolving risk-related issues with applications;
3. Assessing full case documentation, including credit reports and KYC documentation, to ensure AML and lending policies are adhered to;
4. Reviewing valuation reports and assessing the suitability of security properties for short-term lending, including a full assessment of LTV with rationale;
5. Approving or rejecting applications in line with policy, and referring to Compliance and/or Senior Leadership when appropriate;
6. Producing high-quality, articulate loan synopses for each case, with clear rationale for proceeding;
7. Communicating with all relevant parties throughout the application process and building professional relationships.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Please share your CV for immediate consideration or contact us to discuss further.