Underwriting Manager (Bridging Finance)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead a team in Bridging Finance. This role involves ensuring credit quality, managing underwriters, and collaborating with sales teams. With a competitive salary of up to £80,000 plus bonuses, this opportunity offers hybrid working, excellent career development, and a supportive environment for professional growth. If you have a passion for finance and a knack for team leadership, this could be the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday

Hybrid Working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Bridging Underwriting.
• Essential experience managing a team of underwriters.

Responsibilities

• Make lending decisions in accordance with Credit Risk Policy.
• Manage team members through performance monitoring and assessments.

Skills

Bridging Underwriting

Team Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication Skills

Job description

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Underwriting Manager (Bridging Finance), London

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Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Up to £80,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits

Hybrid working available!

Due to exciting growth and expansion, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Underwriting Manager to join their team, responsible for supporting, managing, and motivating a team of Bridging Underwriters. You will maintain credit quality within the department, manage the Underwriters to ensure credit standards are met, and have experience with individual mandate levels and managing teams within bridging and development finance.

Duties of the Underwriting Manager (Bridging Finance):

1. Make lending decisions in accordance with Credit Risk Policy, Bridging Lending Procedures, and individual mandate levels.
2. Collaborate with Heads of Unregulated/Regulated Underwriting and Quality Assurance to provide training for the Underwriting Team.
3. Partner with the Sales Team to offer guidance on deal structure and provide underwriting assistance.
4. Review and authorize Credit Paper submissions, Offer Letters, and files for completion.
5. Monitor the Work in Progress (WIP) of Underwriters to ensure fair case distribution within the team.
6. Ensure timely advancement of applications within the specified SLAs as outlined in the Business Standards document.
7. Manage team members through activities such as monthly one-on-one meetings, performance monitoring, and objective assessments.
8. Adhere strictly to internal policies and regulatory mandates, including FCA, PRA, AML, Prevention of Financial Crime, and Data Protection.
9. Identify improvement opportunities and proactively suggest enhancements.
10. Undertake project work and handle ad-hoc tasks as directed by management.

Requirements for the successful Underwriting Manager (Bridging Finance):

1. 5+ years experience working within Bridging Underwriting.
2. Excellent understanding of the regulatory environment.
3. Previous experience managing a team of underwriters is essential.
4. Must have experience holding a lending mandate.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building relationships with stakeholders, intermediaries, and professionals.

What’s in it for you:

1. Private Medical Insurance.
2. 26 days holiday.
3. Hybrid Working offering you the ability to balance your work and home life.
4. Excellent career development opportunities and sponsorship of relevant qualifications.
5. And MUCH MORE.

This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited are those of an Employment Agency.