Junior Underwriter – Bridging Finance

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK-focused bridging lender seeks a Junior Underwriter to join their expanding team in London. The role involves assessing loan applications, ensuring compliance, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates will have a business-related degree and an interest in property finance, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• A keen interest in property finance, lending or underwriting is essential.
• Prior experience in financial services, property or underwriting is required.
• Analytical mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess bridging loan applications including property valuations.
• Assist in analysing risk and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Prepare reports and underwriting summaries for management.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interest in property finance

Education

Business related degree

Job description

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exeter, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are working with a well-established and fast-growing UK-focused bridging lender that provides flexible finance solutions for property investors and developers. Due to continued expansion and strong clientele, they are now looking to hire a Junior Underwriter to join their London-based team.

This role is located in North West London and offers private medical insurance, a pension scheme, training, progression and the opportunity to become part a company which is a leader in their field.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess bridging loan applications, including property valuations and borrower profiles
• Assist in analysing risk and ensuring all applications meet compliance and policy criteria
• Examine legal and financial documentation such as title deeds, contracts and income verification
• Liaise with brokers, solicitors, and clients to gather required documents and clarify details
• Monitor market trends and property data relevant to bridging finance
• Prepare reports and underwriting summaries for management
• Ensure regulatory compliance and best practice throughout the underwriting process

Requirements

• A keen interest in property finance, lending or underwriting
• Business related degree – essential
• Analytical mindset and a willingness to learn
• Prior experience in financial services, property or underwriting is essential

If you are interested in this Underwriter role and would like to know more, please contact Fame Recruitment today on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion.

Fame Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.

Due to high volumes of applications, we are unable to respond individually however, if you have not heard from a consultant within 24 hours then your application has been unsuccessful.