Collins Property Recruitment
Senior Underwriter
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Senior Underwriter (Bridging Finance)
North West London | £60,000–£70,000 DOE
We're partnering with a growing specialist property finance lender in North West London with an excellent reputation for delivering fast, commercially astute lending decisions and exceptional service.
Due to continued growth, they're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Underwriter with a strong background in bridging finance and previous experience mentoring or developing junior underwriters. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of complex lending decisions while helping to shape and strengthen the underwriting team.
The Role
You'll manage bridging finance applications from initial enquiry through to completion, assessing risk, making commercially sound lending decisions and ensuring an outstanding service is delivered throughout the process.
Working closely with brokers, borrowers, solicitors, valuers and internal stakeholders, you'll oversee your own pipeline while also providing technical guidance, coaching and day-to-day support to junior members of the underwriting team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite bridging finance applications from enquiry through to completion.
- Assess credit risk, borrower financials, property security and overall loan viability.
- Review valuations, legal documentation, Land Registry information and supporting due diligence.
- Present lending recommendations to Credit and Investment Committees.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, borrowers, solicitors, valuers and other key stakeholders.
- Mentor and support junior underwriters, helping to develop technical knowledge and underwriting capability.
- Contribute to continuous improvements across underwriting processes, controls and service delivery.
You'll have:
- Proven experience underwriting bridging finance within a specialist property finance lender.
- A strong understanding of real estate lending, credit risk and underwriting principles.
- Experience reviewing property valuations, legal documentation and Land Registry information.
- Excellent commercial judgement, analytical skills and decision-making ability.
- Strong communication and relationship management skills.
- Previous experience mentoring, coaching or developing junior underwriters. This is an essential requirement.
- A proactive, organised and collaborative approach to your work.
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What's on Offer:
- Salary of £60,000–£70,000 depending on experience.
- Excellent career progression within a growing specialist lender.
- The opportunity to influence underwriting standards and help develop the next generation of underwriters.
- A collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise will be recognised and valued.
If you're an experienced Senior Underwriter looking to take the next step in your career with an ambitious and growing lender, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Danielle Lessell at Collins Property Recruitment.
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