Development Finance Underwriter

KFS Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KFS Recruitment is partnering with a leading London Bridging and Development lender to recruit a highly experienced Development Finance Underwriter. The role is based in London with a 4 days in-office / 1 day WFH pattern.

You will manage the full lending process, assess complex cases, and prepare proposals for the Credit Committee, while coordinating with brokers, solicitors and internal teams to progress cases to drawdown.

Qualifications

• Proven track record within development finance underwriting and structured lending.
• Deep knowledge of structuring development finance deals.
• Strong understanding of property-based lending, underwriting and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, experience working with C-level.
• Analytical mindset with the confidence to make informed decisions.
• Proactive, problem-solving mentality with a commitment to great customer outcomes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full lending process from application to drawdown.
• Assessing bridging loan applications and analysing the creditworthiness of complex cases.
• Preparing detailed credit proposals for the Credit Committee.
• Reviewing valuation reports and due diligence documentation.
• Drafting offer documents and ensuring conditions are satisfied pre-completion.
• Liaising with brokers, solicitors, valuers, surveyors, other lenders and internal teams to progress cases.

Job description

Development Finance Underwriter

London

4 days office/ 1 day WFH

KFS Recruitment is partnering with one of the most exciting new Bridging and Development lenders in London. Our client is looking for a highly experienced Development Finance Underwriter to join their credit team.

Key duties include:

• Managing the full lending process from application to drawdown
• Assessing bridging loan applications and analysing the creditworthiness of complex cases
• Preparing detailed credit proposals for the Credit Committee
• Reviewing valuation reports and due diligence documentation
• Drafting offer documents and ensuring conditions are satisfied pre-completion
• Liaising with brokers, solicitors, valuers, surveyors, other lenders and internal teams to progress cases

Experience required:

• Proven track record within Development Finance underwriting and structured lending
• Deep knowledge of structuring Dev Finance deals
• Strong understanding of property-based lending, underwriting and risk assessment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, experience working with C-level
• Analytical mindset with the confidence to make informed decisions
• A proactive, problem-solving mentality and a commitment to great customer outcomes
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

This role will be based on a 4 days office/ 1 day WFH basis.