Senior Bridging Underwriter

Northreach; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is supporting a growing specialist lender in finding a Senior Bridging Underwriter in London. This experienced underwriter will manage complex financial transactions and structures while ensuring underwriting quality. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in bridging finance and be confident in analyzing complex credit scenarios. Strong organizational skills and professional communication are essential for guiding junior colleagues and maintaining relationships with brokers.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in bridging finance or development finance underwriting.
• Ability to analyze complex credit scenarios and assess risk confidently.
• Comfortable working with legal, valuation and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex bridging and specialist property finance transactions.
• Structure deals in line with lending policy while maintaining commercial awareness.
• Prepare detailed credit papers for senior approval or credit committee.
• Review legal reports, valuations and technical documentation.
• Manage a live pipeline of cases and maintain turnaround times.
• Provide guidance and informal support to junior underwriters.
• Maintain strong relationships with brokers and professional partners.

Skills

Bridging finance underwriting

Complex credit scenario analysis

Legal and financial information handling

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Job description

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in financial services, fintech, and digital sectors. We specialize in providing a seamless recruitment experience for clients and candidates, fostering innovation and professional growth.

The opportunity

We are supporting a growing specialist lender in the appointment of a Senior Bridging Underwriter. This role is suited to an experienced underwriter who is comfortable managing more complex transactions and taking greater ownership of deal structuring and credit decisioning.

You will play a key role in maintaining underwriting quality, supporting less experienced colleagues where needed, and ensuring cases progress efficiently from approval through to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Underwrite complex bridging and specialist property finance transactions
• Structure deals in line with lending policy while maintaining commercial awareness
• Prepare detailed credit papers for senior approval or credit committee
• Review legal reports, valuations and technical documentation
• Manage a live pipeline of cases and maintain turnaround times
• Provide guidance and informal support to junior underwriters
• Maintain strong relationships with brokers and professional partners

What we are looking for

• Strong experience in bridging finance or development finance underwriting
• Ability to analyse complex credit scenarios and assess risk confidently
• Comfortable working with legal, valuation and financial information
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Professional communication style with internal and external stakeholders

Applications are welcomed through Northreach for a confidential conversation.