Senior Underwriter

We're partnering with a growing specialist property finance lender in North West London with a strong reputation for delivering fast, commercially sound lending decisions and exceptional service.As the business continues to grow, they're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Underwriter with proven bridging finance expertise and experience mentoring junior underwriters. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in lending decisions while helping to develop the underwriting team.The Role:You'll take ownership of bridging finance applications from enquiry through to completion, assessing risk and making commercially sound lending decisions. Working closely with brokers, borrowers, solicitors and valuers, you'll ensure cases progress efficiently while maintaining excellent service and high underwriting standards.Alongside managing your own pipeline, you'll mentor and support junior underwriters, sharing your technical expertise and helping to develop the team's capability.Key Responsibilities:Underwrite bridging loan applications from enquiry through to completionAssess credit risk, applicant financials, property security and loan viabilityReview valuations, legal documentation, Land Registry information and supporting due diligencePresent lending recommendations to Credit and Investment CommitteesBuild strong relationships with brokers, borrowers, solicitors, valuers and other stakeholdersMentor, coach and develop junior underwriters, providing day-to-day technical guidanceContribute to continuous improvements across underwriting processes and service deliveryWhat We're Looking ForYou'll have:Proven experience underwriting bridging finance cases within a specialist property finance lenderStrong knowledge of real estate lending, credit risk and underwriting principlesExperience reviewing property valuations, legal documentation and Land Registry informationExcellent analytical, commercial and decision-making skillsStrong communication and stakeholder management abilitiesPrevious experience mentoring, coaching, training or managing junior underwriters or underwriting team members. This is an essential requirement for the role.A proactive, organised and collaborative approachWhat's on Offer:Competitive salary of £60,000£70,000 DOEGenuine career progression within a growing specialist property finance lenderOpportunity to shape underwriting standards while supporting the development of junior colleaguesA collaborative environment where your expertise and contribution will be recognisedIf you're an experienced Senior Underwriter with a strong background in bridging finance and a passion for developing others, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.Should you have any further questions, contact Danielle Lessell at Collins Property Recruitment. If this role is not for you, but you would like to refer a friend or colleague to us, we'll happily give you £300 worth of vouchers if we successfully place them!TPBN1_UKTJ