About the Role
KFS recruitment is currently working with a fantastic London-based lender. We are looking for a Development Finance Underwriter to join the growing team.
The main responsibility of the Underwriter is to Underwrite approved development and bridging loan applications within company lending criteria.
Key Responsibilities:
• Successfully assess and underwrite loan applications in line with the credit policy
• Identification of incomplete or contradictory information received and successful resolution of risk and/or issue
• Recommends loans to the Underwriting Manager and Credit Team where they fall outside of the lending mandate held
• Participates in and contributes to departmental meetings
• Demonstrates a full understanding of the regulation
• Demonstrate an ability to run high volumes of new underwriting cases
• Show excellent judgment
• Manage both internal & external expectations
Requirements
Skills and experience:
Underwriting experience within a specialist lending sector essential
Development experience is preferable
Ability to adopt a pragmatic approach to underwriting within the approved lending mandate
Able to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines
Able to work confidently with a small team or individually
Confident telephone manner
Computer literate
Planning and organisation
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Communication
Focus on results