Job Description

Connections Recruitment
Published
29 May 2025
Location
Altrincham, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Description
Are you an experienced Loan or Bridging Underwriter looking for your next challenge? We're working with a well-established specialist lender, known for their innovative, customer-first approach, to find a talented underwriter to join their growing team.
With over 20+ years of successful lending partnerships behind them, this is a company that values personalised service, smart decision-making and strong relationships - not just transactions. If you enjoy underwriting with a commercial edge, working collaboratively, and thinking outside the box, this could be a fantastic next step.
Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise a busy pipeline of bridging loan applications.
• Underwrite cases in line with lending criteria and funding partner guidelines.
• Assess applicant creditworthiness and identify potential risks or red flags.
• Recommend risk mitigation strategies and offer pragmatic alternatives where needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with brokers, borrowers, surveyors and solicitors.
• Collaborate with teams across the business - sales, compliance, finance and more.
• Keep internal systems updated and queries resolved swiftly and accurately.
• Stay informed on industry best practices, regulations and lending trends.
• Represent the company at events when needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience underwriting bridging or short-term property loans.
• Strong understanding of specialist lending products and risk management.
• Clear, confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and commercially minded, with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail

If you're an experienced Bridging Underwriter, Mortgage Underwriter, Credit Analyst or Loan Officer looking to bring your skills to a business that values smart lending and strong partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.