Bridging Underwriter

Brooke Harrison Recruitment; Watford; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Additional benefits

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Bridging Underwriter based in Watford. You will manage the entire lending process, ensuring compliance with all underwriting guidelines. The ideal candidate should have prior underwriting experience, a solid understanding of FCA regulations, and be proficient in essential software. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for detail-oriented professionals.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience as an underwriter in bridging and/or development finance.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisation skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage the lending process from application to drawdown.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting and due diligence procedures.
• Liaise with internal teams throughout the lending process.
• Instruct solicitors after offers and provide necessary documentation.
• Adhere to Treating Customers Fairly guidelines and responsible lending principles.

Kenntnisse

Underwriting experience in bridging and/or development finance

Strong understanding of FCA regulation

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Attention to detail

Organisational and prioritisation skills

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

CeMAP qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Bridging Underwriter

Location: Watford

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Bridging Underwriter to manage allocated cases from start to finish. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong underwriting expertise who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the lending process from application to drawdown, ensuring compliance with underwriting and due diligence procedures
• Prioritise and manage a pipeline of bridging cases efficiently
• Ensure all applications meet lending criteria
• Liaise with internal teams and external parties throughout the lending process
• Instruct solicitors once offers are made and provide necessary documentation
• Follow Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) guidelines and responsible lending principles
• Demonstrate deep underwriting knowledge and support the wider team when needed

Skills and Experience

• Previous underwriting experience in bridging and/or development finance
• Strong understanding of FCA regulation
• CeMAP qualification desirable but not essential
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Personal Attributes

• Resilient, flexible, and well-organised
• Confident working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Team player with a proactive approach

If you are an experienced underwriter passionate about delivering excellent service and want to join a professional, high-performing team, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a dynamic and growing team