BRIDGING UNDERWRITER Our client, a successful bridging loan company based in Watford is growing year on year and due to this, they are looking for a Bridging Underwriter, ensuring all loans are processed in accordance with the company’s lending policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: * Underwrite bridging loan applications within company lending criteria by making quality lending decisions * Manage a pipeline of bridging cases and prioritise accordingly * Always maintain a high level of communication with interested parties including brokers, applicants, surveyors and solicitors * Work closely with other departments within the company including sales, compliance, finance and collections * Maintain oversight of a loan post completion and follow up on any offer conditions prior to handing the loan to collections * Keep up to date with current best practice and regulatory requirements * Keep all records up to date * Represent the company at events as required * Attend broker training sessions Key Competencies: * Experience of underwriting bridging finance loans including FCA regulated loans and development finance * Excellent understanding of compliance aspects of the role including the regulatory environment and Consumer Duty principles * Ability to adopt a pragmatic approach to underwriting * Commercially aware * Excellent attention to detail * Ability to...