Senior Underwriter - Bridging

Vivo Talent; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Talent in Hertfordshire is seeking a Senior Bridging & Development Underwriter to own complex bridging cases from application to credit committee. You will report to the Head of Underwriting and help develop the next generation of underwriters.

The role requires at least four years in bridging or specialist finance underwriting, a solid grasp of mortgage regulation, and the ability to build strong relationships with brokers, solicitors and valuers. CeMAP is desirable.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' bridging or specialist finance underwriting.
• Strong grasp of mortgage regulatory requirements.
• Confident in building relationships with brokers, solicitors and valuers.
• Personable, clear communicator in a growing business.
• CeMAP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite bridging and commercial cases end to end, in line with lending policy.
• Take on the complex transactions and sign cases off at credit committee.
• Assess risk continually as each case develops and request funding as it nears completion.
• Work closely with brokers, solicitors and valuers to keep service levels high.
• Mentor junior underwriters and loan coordinators.
• Support sales with new loan enquiries and keep the team updated on the pipeline.
• Look for ways to improve policy and process without dropping standards.

Skills

Bridging & development underwriting

Mortgage regulatory requirements

Relationship building

Communication

CeMAP desirable

Job description

Senior Bridging & Development Underwriter / Hertfordshire £60,000 - £80,000 DOE Permanent, full Time

An established, institutionally backed property lender is growing its underwriting team and wants a Senior Underwriter who can own complex bridging cases from application to credit committee. You'll report to the Head of Underwriting and help develop the next generation of underwriters.

What you'll do

• -Underwrite bridging and commercial cases end to end, in line with lending policy
• -Take on the complex transactions and sign cases off at credit committee
• -Assess risk continually as each case develops and request funding as it nears completion
• -Work closely with brokers, solicitors and valuers to keep service levels high
• -Mentor junior underwriters and loan coordinators
• -Support sales with new loan enquiries and keep the team updated on the pipeline
• -Look for ways to improve policy and process without dropping standards

What you'll bring

• -At least 4 years' bridging or specialist finance underwriting
• -A strong grasp of mortgage regulatory requirements
• -The confidence to build good relationships with brokers, solicitors and valuers
• -A personable, clear communicator who is comfortable in a growing, changing business
• -CeMAP is desirable

Why apply

• -A senior seat at a lender combining technology with fast, certain decisions
• -Real influence on credit, policy and process
• -A chance to shape and mentor a growing team