Bridging Finance Underwriter

Title: Bridging Finance Underwriter

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Do you have a strong background in bridging finance underwriting and a passion for fast-paced, deal-driven environments? We’re looking for an experienced Underwriter to join our growing team and play a key role in assessing and managing short-term property finance applications.

The Role:

As a Bridging Underwriter, you’ll take ownership of new and existing loan applications, ensuring each deal meets our lending criteria, mitigates risk appropriately, and moves smoothly from proposal to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess bridging loan applications from initial enquiry through to completion
Review credit reports, valuations, legal documents, and borrower profiles
Conduct in-depth due diligence on borrowers, assets, and exit strategies
Liaise with brokers, solicitors, valuers, and internal teams
Prepare and present credit reports to the credit committee
Ensure deals are underwritten in line with internal policy and regulatory standards
Provide support and guidance to junior underwriters (if applicable)

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience underwriting bridging finance (essential)
Strong knowledge of the UK property market and lending regulations
Experience with both regulated and unregulated bridging (preferred)
Ability to assess risk, structure deals, and make commercial decisions quickly
Excellent attention to detail, communication, and negotiation skills
Confident working under pressure and to tight deadlines
Experience using loan management systems or CRM platforms

Due to a very high number of applications we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedback. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your CV will be registered with us and we will keep you updated with any other positions that may be of interest. However please keep checking our website as new roles will be updated daily, Nouvo Recruitment wishes you the best of luck in your job search.

Nouvo Recruitment Ltd operate as an independent recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience supporting clients and candidates nationally across the UK.