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Underwriter

Posted: 13/12/25
Recruiter:Search
Reference:3045782527
Type:Permanent
Salary:Competitive
Location:Wilmslow, Cheshire
Description:

Underwriter

Location: Wilmslow
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (37.5 hours per week)
Start date - ASAP
Salary: Very competitive

About the Role

We are a fast-growing financial services business specialising in bridging finance for residential, semi-commercial, and commercial properties. Our mission is to provide flexible, reliable solutions tailored to each client's needs.
Benefits:
24 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases to 25 after 1 year)
Birthday day off
Give Back Day for family events
Health cash plan
24-hour colleague assistance helpline
Team social events and trips
Close proximity to train station

Key Responsibilities

Application Assessment: Reviewing and assessing new bridging loan applications to ensure they meet the company's lending criteria.
Due Diligence & Risk Analysis: Conducting thorough due diligence, which involves analysing financial documents, credit reports, property valuations, and legal documentation. This includes assessing the borrower's profile, the asset's value, and the viability of the exit strategy.
Decision Making: Making lending decisions within an individual mandate level or preparing detailed credit papers and presenting cases to the credit committee for approval.
Stakeholder Liaison: Collaborating and maintaining clear communication with various stakeholders, including brokers, solicitors, valuers, and internal sales/operations teams, to ensure smooth deal progression.
Documentation & Record Keeping: Preparing and reviewing offer letters, ensuring all pre-completion conditions are met, and maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of all case activity in loan management systems.
Pipeline Management: Managing a personal pipeline of cases efficiently, prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines and service level agreements (SLAs).
Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to enhance underwriting processes, improve turnaround times, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the lending function.
Providing guidance and support to junior underwriters and assisting in their development
Compliance


What We're Looking For

Previous underwriting experience with a short-term finance lender would be beneficial
Number of years underwriting experience
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines
Confidence in liaising with brokers and clients
Experience in either Financial Services, Bridging, property


Please apply today if you have the required experience.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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