Underwriting Team Leader – Property Finance (Bridging & Development Lending)
Location: Borehamwood
Salary: Up to £80,000
We are a well‑established property investment and lending business that is expanding its specialist finance offering. With a strong pipeline and a reputation for delivering quick, commercial decisions, we are looking for an Underwriting Team Leader to drive quality, efficiency, and consistency across our underwriting operations.
Role
* Manage and mentor a team of underwriters handling bridging, refurbishment and development finance cases.
* Act as a senior decision‑maker on complex or higher‑value applications.
* Ensure underwriting standards, SLAs, and risk controls remain robust while supporting a fast‑paced environment.
* Work closely with credit, operations, BDMs and senior management to streamline processes and maintain exceptional service levels.
* Support continuous improvement across the underwriting function as the business scales.
About You
* Proven experience in property‑based lending—specifically bridging, development or specialist real‑estate finance.
* Strong understanding of risk assessment, due diligence, legal processes and property‑backed security.
* Prior experience coaching or managing underwriters (or ready to take a step up).
* A commercial mindset with the ability to balance speed and quality.
* Candidates from an insurance underwriting background may not be suitable for this role.
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