Bridging Underwriter

A well-established specialist property finance lender in Manchester. Due to growth, they are now looking for an experienced Bridging Underwriter to join their team. This is a hybrid position, work from home is available for the right person. Bridging Underwriter Overview: As a Bridging Underwriter, you will make key decisions on funding requirements. You will be responsible for assessing and underwriting complex property finance cases as well as working as part of the wider Credit/Portfolio function to effectively manage all aspects of credit and portfolio risk. This is an opportunity to work for a specialist lender offering a range of property finance products to individuals and businesses, who are typically underserved by the high street banks. With an excellent track record in staff retention, this is a market leading opportunity to work with a growing, highly successful and reputable business It provides an exciting place to work for individuals who deliver to a high-standard and embrace change. Bridging Underwriter Key Responsibilities: * Work with the BDM’s and the wider admin Team to ensure new and existing relationships with introducers are proactively maintained. * Working with BDMs on new deals to ensure that new enquiries are within appetite and meet credit policy. * Assess and underwrite new loan applications. * Conduct due diligence on borrowers. * Conduct due diligence on properties. * Ensure all data on back-office loan processing systems are up to date. * Liaise with and instruct Solicitors/Surveyors/Agents that meet potential borrowers. * Liaise with external Introducers. * Keeping files in order & ensuring that files are complete before funding. * Assist the Customer Services Team post completion, when required. * Provide excellent communication links between borrowers and external providers. * Follow and keep up to date with current regulatory requirements. * Ensure documentation is collated and stored in line with Company policies. * Work on additional projects for the business when required. * Ensure that the business is performing efficiently, suggesting process improvements that will not detract from managing credit risk. * Working effectively to ensure company costs are minimised. Bridging Underwriter Skills/Experience: * Worked as an Underwriter within Property Finance. * Dealt with complex Property Finance deals. * Excellent communication skills * Ability to work alone and in a team. * Strong analytical skills. * Ability to work with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. * A high attention to detail. * Good negotiating skills. * Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. * Good technical knowledge * Good investigative skills to review borrower backgrounds. What is in it for you?? A very competitive base salary, and an extremely extensive benefits package, which I will discuss with you upon application. Career development