Experienced Property Finance Underwriter Embryonic Lending Business London KFS Recruitment is working exclusively with an embryonic lender setting up in London, offering a unique opportunity for an experienced underwriter to join as the first underwriter and work directly under the Head of Credit. The Opportunity Work in a small, hands-on team helping to shape the lender's credit function) Assess loan enquiries coming in from brokers, regarding property rental income products. Utilising your knowledge across specialist property finance (either Bridging, Buy-to-Let Mortgages or Commercial) Dealing with unsecured loans, ranging between £15,000 and £1,000,000 Direct involvement in credit decision-making and applying the company's lending criteria Carrying out the end-to-end underwriting process on deals. Ideal Candidate Minimum 3 years' experience underwriting property loans (Bridging, Buy-to-Let, or Cash Advance) Preferably mandate holder with the ability to assess risk against lending criteria Comfortable working from London office Salary & Benefits Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience Real opportunity to grow with the business and make a tangible impact on its credit processes Interviews are being held immediately.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Experienced Property Finance Underwriter Embryonic Lending Business London KFS Recruitment is working exclusively with an embryonic lender setting up in London, offering a unique opportunity for an experienced underwriter to join as the first underwriter and work directly under the Head of Credit. The Opportunity Work in a small, hands-on team helping to shape the lender's credit function) Assess loan enquiries coming in from brokers, regarding property rental income products. Utilising your knowledge across specialist property finance (either Bridging, Buy-to-Let Mortgages or Commercial) Dealing with unsecured loans, ranging between £15,000 and £1,000,000 Direct involvement in credit decision-making and applying the company's lending criteria Carrying out the end-to-end underwriting process on deals. Ideal Candidate Minimum 3 years' experience underwriting property loans (Bridging, Buy-to-Let, or Cash Advance) Preferably mandate holder with the ability to assess risk against lending criteria Comfortable working from London office Salary & Benefits Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience Real opportunity to grow with the business and make a tangible impact on its credit processes Interviews are being held immediately.
Underwriter Bridging Finance Liverpool - Hybrid As an underwriter, you will have a variety of tasks to complete, working collaboratively with the underwriting team, identifying solutions for our customers and making key decisions on applications. Responsibilities: Managing the entire lending process Action new lending requests for bridging loans and analyse credit worthiness Underwrite bridging loans Prepare detailed credit proposals Preparing offer documentation Assessing applications Work closely with the Head of Underwriting to progress cases forward to completion Review of valuation reports and internal due diligence reports Prepare formal loan terms for issue to brokers/solicitors Maintain CRM records Keep detailed records of the loans underwritten Prepare reports for meetings Prepare correspondence to clients/solicitors Skills and experience: Experience within financial services Willing to learn and upskill in a fast-paced environment Previous experience in a fast-moving finance company within the regulated or unregulated business environment Underwriting experience, preferably in lending Working model: To work on a hybrid model of office and home working, but to attend the office additional days as and when required, given reasonable notice Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible working Flexible hours Generous holiday allowance Extra holidays Buy or sell annual leave Life & health plans Rewarding long service Wellness window Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Underwriter Bridging Finance Liverpool - Hybrid As an underwriter, you will have a variety of tasks to complete, working collaboratively with the underwriting team, identifying solutions for our customers and making key decisions on applications. Responsibilities: Managing the entire lending process Action new lending requests for bridging loans and analyse credit worthiness Underwrite bridging loans Prepare detailed credit proposals Preparing offer documentation Assessing applications Work closely with the Head of Underwriting to progress cases forward to completion Review of valuation reports and internal due diligence reports Prepare formal loan terms for issue to brokers/solicitors Maintain CRM records Keep detailed records of the loans underwritten Prepare reports for meetings Prepare correspondence to clients/solicitors Skills and experience: Experience within financial services Willing to learn and upskill in a fast-paced environment Previous experience in a fast-moving finance company within the regulated or unregulated business environment Underwriting experience, preferably in lending Working model: To work on a hybrid model of office and home working, but to attend the office additional days as and when required, given reasonable notice Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible working Flexible hours Generous holiday allowance Extra holidays Buy or sell annual leave Life & health plans Rewarding long service Wellness window Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
