Underwriting Manager

Fintelligent Search; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Borehamwood is seeking a dynamic Underwriting Team Manager to lead their talented team. This role offers a competitive salary and fantastic benefits, including a contributory pension and health insurance. You will be at the forefront of underwriting new applications, maintaining vital relationships with brokers and solicitors, and ensuring timely funding through collaboration with finance and treasury. If you have a passion for leadership and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of specialist finance underwriting experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of specialist finance underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of underwriters and origination personnel.
• Conduct risk assessments and present credit papers to the credit committee.

Skills

Specialist finance underwriting

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Mortgage regulatory requirements

Risk assessment

Education

CeMAP qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Underwriter with a knack for leadership? Our client, a dynamic company in Borehamwood, is seeking an Underwriting Team Manager to join their expanding team. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for building strong relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

With an attractive salary of £65,000 - £80,000 per year, this role offers fantastic benefits such as a contributory pension, health insurance, and an annual bonus. Plus, enjoy an early finish on Fridays, giving you more time to unwind and enjoy your weekends!

Our client is a prominent provider of short-term finance and property investment solutions. They specialise in bridging loans, mortgages, and development finance, empowering borrowers to secure capital against UK property. Their innovative platform offers unique investment opportunities for property investors.

As the Underwriting Team Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading and managing a team of underwriters and origination personnel.
• Underwriting new applications from start to finish.
• Maintaining regular contact with brokers, solicitors, and valuers.
• Conducting constant risk assessments for your pipeline and the wider team.
• Presenting credit papers to the credit committee.
• Collaborating with finance and treasury functions to ensure timely funding.
• Regularly updating internal teams on pipeline work and case progression.

Package and Benefits:

The Underwriting Team Manager role comes with a comprehensive package:

• Annual salary of £65,000 - £80,000.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Health insurance.
• Annual bonus.
• Early finish on Fridays.

The ideal Underwriting Team Manager will have:

• At least 5 years of specialist finance underwriting experience.
• A lending mandate of £500,000 or greater.
• CeMAP qualification (desired).
• Strong technical knowledge of specialist finance underwriting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of mortgage regulatory requirements.

If you're interested in roles like Senior Underwriter, Underwriting Manager, Risk Assessment Manager, Credit Manager, or Lending Manager, this Underwriting Team Manager position could be the perfect fit for you!

If you're ready to take on a new challenge and lead a team in a thriving company, apply now for the Underwriting Team Manager role. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to advance your career!