Property Finance Underwriting Team Lead

Nouvo Recruitment; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected property finance firm seeks an experienced Underwriting Team Leader to manage a team focused on bridging and development finance. As the team leader, you will be responsible for maintaining underwriting standards, supporting operational efficiency, and coaching underwriters. This role offers a dynamic culture with excellent career progression opportunities. Candidates should have strong experience in property-based lending and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property-based lending—specifically bridging, development, or specialist real-estate finance.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, due diligence, legal processes, and property-backed security.
• Prior experience coaching or managing underwriters (or ready to take a step up).

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of underwriters handling bridging, refurbishment and development finance cases.
• Act as a senior decision-maker on complex or higher-value applications.
• Ensure underwriting standards and risk controls remain robust.

Skills

Risk assessment

Property-based lending

Coaching or managing underwriters

Commercial mindset

Job description

A respected property finance firm seeks an experienced Underwriting Team Leader to manage a team focused on bridging and development finance. As the team leader, you will be responsible for maintaining underwriting standards, supporting operational efficiency, and coaching underwriters. This role offers a dynamic culture with excellent career progression opportunities. Candidates should have strong experience in property-based lending and risk assessment.