Senior Bridging Underwriter

KFS Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KFS Recruitment seeks an experienced Bridging Underwriter for a leading property finance lender in London. The position involves underwriting complex loan applications, assessing risks, and managing relationships with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in bridging finance and a strong understanding of lending standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bridging and development finance.
• Ability to approve/decline loan applications aligned with policy.
• Strong understanding of KYC and relevant financial documentation.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite approved bridging loan applications including refurbishment and complex loans.
• Communicate effectively with brokers, solicitors, and valuers.
• Identify potentially fraudulent activity and escalate concerns.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Fraud Identification

Credit Report Analysis

Communication

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Bridging Finance

London

KFS Recruitment is very pleased to be working with a short-term property finance lender, as they embark on their search for a new Bridging Underwriter to join the expanding team.

Our client offers a wide range of products, including commercial and residential bridging, development finance and auction finance. We are keen to find an experienced Senior Underwriter in the Bridging and Development finance industry to assist the company and shape their growth.

Responsibilities:

Underwrite approved bridging loan applications including heavy refurbishment, commercial and complex loans within company lending criteria and within personal lending mandate.

Ensure that the conditions of the Mortgage Illustration or Decision in Principle are adhered to, in full, throughout the processing of the application.

Accurately assess the risk attributed to the application ensuring that the loan is both suitable and fit for purpose.

Identify any potentially fraudulent activity and escalate any concerns to compliance or financial crime.

Communicate effectively with relevant parties on the loan, building successful working relationships with brokers, solicitors and valuers.

Understand and assess credit reports, documentation relating to verification of employment/self-employment, KYC and valuation reports.

Have the confidence to approve/decline applications in line with policy and to effectively communicate your decision to interested parties.

Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers alike.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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