Underwriting Manager (Bridging Finance)

Social network you want to login/join with: Underwriting Manager (Bridging Finance), London Client: Location: London, United Kingdom Job Category: Finance EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 84d63e269e87 Job Views: 5 Posted: 05.05.2025 Expiry Date: 19.06.2025 Job Description: Up to £80,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits Hybrid working available! Due to exciting growth and expansion, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Underwriting Manager to join their team, responsible for supporting, managing, and motivating a team of Bridging Underwriters. You will maintain credit quality within the department, manage the Underwriters to ensure credit standards are met, and have experience with individual mandate levels and managing teams within bridging and development finance. Duties of the Underwriting Manager (Bridging Finance): Make lending decisions in accordance with Credit Risk Policy, Bridging Lending Procedures, and individual mandate levels. Collaborate with Heads of Unregulated/Regulated Underwriting and Quality Assurance to provide training for the Underwriting Team. Partner with the Sales Team to offer guidance on deal structure and provide underwriting assistance. Review and authorize Credit Paper submissions, Offer Letters, and files for completion. Monitor the Work in Progress (WIP) of Underwriters to ensure fair case distribution within the team. Ensure timely advancement of applications within the specified SLAs as outlined in the Business Standards document. Manage team members through activities such as monthly one-on-one meetings, performance monitoring, and objective assessments. Adhere strictly to internal policies and regulatory mandates, including FCA, PRA, AML, Prevention of Financial Crime, and Data Protection. Identify improvement opportunities and proactively suggest enhancements. Undertake project work and handle ad-hoc tasks as directed by management. Requirements for the successful Underwriting Manager (Bridging Finance): 5+ years experience working within Bridging Underwriting. Excellent understanding of the regulatory environment. Previous experience managing a team of underwriters is essential . Must have experience holding a lending mandate. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building relationships with stakeholders, intermediaries, and professionals. What’s in it for you: Private Medical Insurance. 26 days holiday. Hybrid Working offering you the ability to balance your work and home life. Excellent career development opportunities and sponsorship of relevant qualifications. And MUCH MORE. This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited are those of an Employment Agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr