Are you a confident, analytical Bridging Finance Underwriter who thrives in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment?
This is your chance to join a well-funded, high-growth specialist lender experiencing rapid momentum in the short-term property finance market. Backed by strong investment, a high-performing leadership team and a commitment to speed and service, this lender is expanding and looking for an experienced Underwriter to help shape the next stage of their journey.
About the Company
An established London-based specialist property lender with a strong reputation for delivering fast, flexible funding solutions to investors and developers. With a commercially minded team and streamlined internal processes, they pride themselves on quick decisions, transparent communication and a collaborative culture that empowers people to make an impact.
About the Underwriter - Bridging Finance Role
You will take ownership of bridging and short-term loan applications from initial assessment through to completion. Working closely with brokers, solicitors, valuers and internal teams, you will assess risk, structure facilities, and ensure cases meet policy and compliance standards. This is a role for someone who is commercially sharp, confident in their judgement and able to handle a dynamic pipeline with accuracy and pace.
Underwriter - Bridging Finance Key Responsibilities
* Underwrite bridging and short-term property finance applications from start to finish
* Conduct full due diligence including credit analysis, valuation reviews, legal assessments and exit strategy evaluations
* Assess proposals against lending criteria, risk appetite and regulatory requirements
* Prepare clear and concise credit papers or summaries where required
* Liaise effectively with brokers, solicitors, valuers and internal departments
* Ensure all lending decisions align with compliance, AML, KYC and responsible lending
* Support continuous improvement of underwriting processes
* Keep up to date with market conditions and regulatory developments
Underwriter - Bridging Finance Skills & Experience
* Proven experience underwriting bridging finance or short-term property loans
* Strong understanding of UK property finance, risk assessment and deal structuring
* Ability to analyse complex cases and make sound commercial decisions under pressure
* Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy pipeline
* High attention to detail and a methodical, diligent approach
Underwriter - Bridging Finance Package
* Competitive Negotiable Salary
* Bonus structure linked to performance and business success
* Strong career development opportunities within a growing lender
* Exposure to complex and varied property finance deals
* Collaborative and entrepreneurial working culture
Why Apply?
If you want to join a growing lender where your underwriting decisions genuinely influence the direction of the business, this is an exceptional opportunity. You’ll have autonomy, recognition, fast decision-making structures and a pipeline that keeps your role challenging and rewarding. This lender is scaling at pace, meaning this is the perfect time to step in, add value and progress your career in specialist finance.