Senior Underwriter - Bridging

  • Fintelligent
  • Aug 14, 2026
Full time Insurance

Job Description

Established specialist lender High levels of autonomy Career development

If you're a SeniorUnderwriter with a background in bridging orspecialistproperty finance, this is an opportunity to join a respected specialist lender where your lending decisions genuinely influence business growth. You'll manage cases from application through to completion within a collaborative, high-performing underwriting team.

Working closely with brokers, intermediaries and internal stakeholders, you'll assess a broad range of specialist property lending cases while developing your expertise within an established and growing lending business.

Package & Benefits

  • • Salary £70,000 to £80,000 per annum.
  • • Ongoing professional and product development.
  • • Clear opportunities for career progression.
  • • Join an established and growing specialist property lender.

About the Company

This specialist property finance lender has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored short-term lending solutions. The business combines commercial decision-making with a relationship-led approach, providing underwriters with genuine ownership of their cases.

Key Responsibilities

  • • Assess and underwrite bridging loan applications in line with lending policy and risk appetite.
  • • Manage your own pipeline from application through to completion while maintaining excellent service levels.
  • • Review valuations, credit reports, KYC and supporting documentation to make robust lending decisions.
  • • Build strong relationships with brokers, intermediaries and internal stakeholders throughout the lending process.

About You

  • • At leastfive years' experience underwriting bridging finance or within thespecialistproperty lending sector.
  • • Experience assessing complex lending applications and making credit decisions within an agreed lending policy.
  • • Strong understanding of bridging finance, property security and regulatory requirements, including AML and KYC processes.

If you're considering your next move, we'd be pleased to have a confidential conversation, even if your CV isn't fully up to date. Contact Charlotte Walker at Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion.