Senior Underwriter - Bridging Finance

Buckden Partners has been mandated by one of the largest bridging lenders in the UK to support them in the search for an Senior Underwriter/ underwriting Manager.

The client are searching for an experienced bridging/ mortgages underwriter who is looking for a step into management.

Reporting into the Head of Credit, your receptibilities will cover:

• Management of underwriting team to ensure delivery of business objectives in an efficient manner.
• Ensure all underwriting decisioning is carried out in accordance with the company’s credit risk appetite
• Examine the commercial viability of each application
• Oversee the underwriting of all loans up to disbursement
• Delegate applications for underwriting appropriately and proportionately
• Responsible for final credit sign-off of each application

Core Skills

• Proven decision maker
• Advance knowledge of underwriting both regulated and unregulated mortgages
• Previous experience of managing and leading a specialist underwriting team
• Excellent understanding of credit
• Experienced in communicating with brokers and customers
• Experience of working in a SME business