Junior Bridging Finance Underwriter

Job Title: Junior Bridging Finance Underwriter (Mandarin is plus)
Location: Surrey
Job Type: Hybrid working (4 days in-office, Fridays WFH).
Salary: 30,000-45,000

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process & Assess - Evaluate new bridging loan applications and conduct credit analysis.
2. Credit Proposals - Prepare detailed submissions for Credit Committee approval.
3. Loan Documentation - Draft offer letters and ensure compliance during drawdown.
4. Underwriting - Review and approve loans based on set criteria.
5. Broker & Client Management - Handle case-related queries and manage expectations.
6. Stakeholder Coordination - Work with internal teams (Legal, Risk, Sales) and external partners (surveyors, solicitors, clients) for seamless loan execution.
7. Industry Experience Required - Must have proven background in bridging and/or development finance.

Key Requirements:

• Essential: Minimum 3 years' experience in bridging and/or development finance related lending.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess deals based on market, asset type, and security.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset, adaptable to a fast-growing company.