Head Of Underwriting – Bridging Finance

Head Of Underwriting – Bridging Finance Up to £100,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits London Due to exciting growth and expansion, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Underwriting to join a specialist Property Lending company based in London. Specializing in bridging finance, you will be working closely with clients, brokers and internal teams to streamline the underwriting process whilst also managing a team of 15 Underwriters and Case Managers, my client completes on over 30 million of lending a month, candidates must have underwriting experience and Management experience within bridging lending. Duties of the Underwriter (Bridging Finance) to include: * Responsible for conducting comprehensive analyses of financial documents, credit histories, and property appraisals to make informed lending decisions. * Managing the team / personal loan pipeline, adhering to SLAs, conducting KYC, AML, and due diligence checks. * Review legal documents, valuation reports, and perform key checks (land registry, credit). * Underwrite loan applications following credit risk policy, assess risks across the property cycle, and support decisions on loan values and terms. * Present loan funding proposals to Line Manager and assist senior underwriters with complex cases. * Ensure fraud prevention, support the loan offer process, and execute transactions within agreed timelines * Build and manage a network of brokers and borrowers, providing ongoing contact and exceptional customer service. * Communicate with external stakeholders during the loan funding process and mentor junior underwriters. * Deliver MI to management, update CRM (Hubspot), and identify new lending opportunities to meet personal targets. * Attend meetings, share best practices, and act as a company ambassador. Requirements for the successful Underwriter (Bridging Finance): * Previous experience working within Bridging Underwriting * Previous experience managing underwriters and Case Managers * Strong attention to detail with ability to identify and assess risks accurately and effectively. * Excellent communication abilities with strong written and verbal skills. * Strong MS Excel abilities * Excellent organisations skills and ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks as part of a busy workload