Bridging Underwriter

As a Bridging Underwriter at West One, you will take full ownership of cases from inception through to completion, ensuring efficient, compliant lending with expertise and integrity

The overall responsibility of the role is to take ownership of allocated cases from inception through to completion.

• Managing the entire lending process from application through to drawdown whilst adhering to underwriting and due diligence processes.
• Manage a pipeline of Bridging cases and prioritise accordingly.
• Ensuring all applications comply with the West One's lending criteria.
• Effectively manage the lending process by liaising with internal departments and external parties.
• Instructing Solicitors once offer is made and providing all relevant documentation.
• Act with integrity and embrace philosophy of TCF guidelines and adhere to responsible lending principles.
• Demonstrating deep underwriting knowledge and expertise.
• Be willing to assist the wider team when required.

• Pass internal competency tests post induction
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work to tight timeframes
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

• Previous experience in underwriting within a Bridging and/or Development finance role.
• A strong understanding of FCA regulation
• CeMAP (desirable, not essential)
• Experienced in use of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

• Resilient and flexible
• Articulate
• Well organised
• Robust and comfortable working to deadline and under pressure