Senior Underwriter
hace 4 días
Peterborough
Senior Underwriter | Bridging & Development Finance Hybrid - Peterborough Base We’re working with a growing specialist property finance lender who are expanding their credit function and looking to appoint a Senior Underwriter to play a key role in deal structuring, credit decisioning and team development. This is a hands-on role with real influence — ideal for someone who enjoys complex lending, taking ownership of decisions and mentoring junior talent. The Opportunity • Lead underwriting on bridging & development finance transactions, • Structure and assess complex deals from enquiry through to completion, • Present credit papers and contribute at Credit Committee level, • Support and mentor a Junior Underwriter, • Play a key role in improving underwriting processes as the business scales What You’ll Be Doing • Assess new lending opportunities in line with credit appetite, • Analyse borrower strength, financials and exit strategies, • Review valuations, IMS reports and supporting documentation, • Structure deals with clear risk mitigation, • Manage transactions through to completion and first drawdown, • Monitor live loans including development drawdowns, • Build strong relationships with brokers, borrowers and external partners, • Act as an escalation point for complex cases What They’re Looking For • Strong background in bridging and/or development finance underwriting, • Proven ability to structure and assess deals independently, • Experience presenting credit papers and supporting committee decisions, • Commercial mindset with sound credit judgement, • Comfortable managing multiple deals and stakeholders, • Previous mentoring or leadership experience is a plus Please apply for a confidential discussion.