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Underwriter
Underwriter – Bridging Finance Salary from £50k + Comms (negotiable)
About Somo An award-winning specialist bridging and business finance company. Founded in 2014, Somo provides fast, flexible short-term finance secured against UK property. Our mission is simple: to make alternative finance as easy to access as a high street loan - but far more flexible. We specialise in helping landlords, property professionals and UK businesses access the funding they need, when they need it. Behind it all is a collaborative team with over 400 years of combined experience and a shared belief that finance shouldn’t be complicated.
The Role Opportunities like this do not come around often. This is a rare chance to join a well-established, growing business with an exciting future ahead. As an Underwriter at Somo, you will join our experienced underwriting team and play a key role in assessing cases on their individual merits. You will be heavily supported by your own Case Manager while also working directly with the Underwriting Director to help drive cases through to completion. You will manage your own allocated cases, review applications, assess risk and deliver clear underwriting decisions in line with lending criteria and internal processes. You will also work closely with introducers and brokers, using your knowledge and relationship skills to manage expectations, provide guidance and become a trusted advisor. This role is ideal for someone with strong underwriting experience within financial services, particularly within bridging finance, short-term lending, secured loans or buy-to-let. You will be joining a supportive team where you will be empowered to make decisions, build relationships and contribute directly to the continued growth of the business.
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Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for:
- Reviewing and underwriting allocated cases in line with lending criteria and internal processes.
- Assessing applications on their individual merits, considering risk, security and commercial viability.
- Working closely with brokers, introducers and internal teams to move cases through to completion.
- Managing customer and broker expectations clearly and professionally.
- Supporting the growth of new and existing business through strong relationship management.
- Working directly with the Underwriting Director and wider team to ensure cases are progressed efficiently.
- Maintaining high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and compliance throughout the underwriting process.
About You We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience underwriting within a financial services environment.
- Experience within bridging finance, short-term finance, secured loans or buy-to-let lending.
- A strong understanding of lending processes and criteria.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong relationship-building skills with brokers, introducers and internal stakeholders.
- Clear, confident and professional communication skills across phone, email and other channels.
- The ability to problem-solve, think commercially and consider cases on their individual merits.
- A proactive, positive approach and the confidence to take ownership of your workload.
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What’s in It for You
- Competitive salary plus commission and bonus, with unlimited earning potential.
- Supportive team and office environment.
- 23 days’ paid holiday, plus public holidays. Annual leave increases with tenure.
- The opportunity to take up to 5 days’ unpaid leave each year.
- A flexible approach to working hours.
- Career progression within a successful and growing company.
- Monthly social events that cater to all interests.
- A welcoming team that supports each other, works hard and enjoys some good office banter along the way.
Why Join SoMo? At SoMo, you will be joining a business where your contribution matters. You will be supported from day one, trusted to make an impact and given the opportunity to grow with a company that is continuing to move forward. Roles like this do not come around often, so get in touch and start making your impact.
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