Senior Underwriter – Specialist Property Finance Location: Hertfordshire (office-based) A fast-growing, well-capitalised specialist property lender is looking to appoint a Senior Underwriter to join its expanding underwriting team. This is a high-impact role within a business that combines the agility of a private lender with the discipline of institutional-grade underwriting. The company operates across bridging, specialist and commercial property finance, funding a wide range of complex and time-sensitive transactions. If you enjoy autonomy, fast turnaround deals and working closely with brokers, this is a standout opportunity. The role You will take full ownership of deals from application through to completion, acting as the key decision-maker while delivering an exceptional service to brokers, solicitors and valuers. Key responsibilities include: * Underwriting new bridging and specialist finance cases from start to finish * Assessing risk throughout the life of each case and making commercially sound decisions * Working closely with brokers, solicitors and valuers to progress transactions * Requesting and managing funding for cases approaching completion * Keeping internal teams updated on pipeline and case progress * Continuously reviewing underwriting processes to improve efficiency and quality * Managing deadlines, workflow ...