Northreach

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in financial services, fintech, and digital sectors. We specialize in providing a seamless recruitment experience for clients and candidates, fostering innovation and professional growth. The Opportunity Northreach is partnering with a growing specialist property lender to recruit an experienced Bridging Underwriter. This role sits within a fast-paced underwriting team where underwriters are trusted to make quality lending decisions, protect the business, and contribute to the continued growth of the loan book. You will work across residential, semi-commercial and commercial bridging transactions, assessing each case on its individual merits. The environment is collaborative, commercially minded, and focused on building strong broker relationships while maintaining robust credit standards. The Role You will take ownership of your own pipeline, managing cases from initial enquiry through to completion. This includes reviewing borrower profiles, property security, exit strategies, valuations, legal documentation and funding line criteria. You will be comfortable having open and honest conversations with brokers and clients, explaining decisions clearly and professionally. The role requires someone who enjoys problem-solving, can think creatively about deal structures, and is confident balancing risk with commercial outcomes. While you will manage your own cases, success is measured as a team, not in isolation. Key responsibilities Underwrite bridging loan applications in line with credit policy and risk appetite Assess borrower background, security, valuations and exit strategies Review legal reports, professional advice and due diligence documentation Manage cases end-to-end from application through to drawdown Communicate underwriting decisions clearly to brokers and internal teams Maintain strong working relationships with brokers, valuers and solicitors Ensure cases progress efficiently and within agreed service levels What we are looking for Previous underwriting experience within a short-term or specialist finance lender Strong understanding of bridging finance and property-backed lending Ability to assess risk and make sound lending decisions in a fast-moving environment Comfortable managing your own pipeline while contributing to team delivery Clear communicator who is confident handling challenging conversations Organised, adaptable and commercially minded Why consider this role This is an opportunity to join a lender with ambitious growth plans, a strong values-led culture, and a genuine focus on developing its underwriting team. You will have the chance to earn increased responsibility over time, including progression towards a lending mandate, while working in an environment that values people, relationships, and high-quality decision-making.

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in financial services, fintech, and digital sectors. We specialize in providing a seamless recruitment experience for clients and candidates, fostering innovation and professional growth. The Opportunity Northreach is working with a growing specialist lender to recruit a Case Manager to support the end-to-end delivery of bridging finance transactions. This role plays a critical part in ensuring applications move efficiently from submission through to completion, while maintaining a high standard of service for brokers and clients. This position suits someone highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple cases at once in a fast-paced lending environment. The role As Case Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of bridging finance cases. You will act as a key point of contact for brokers and clients, working closely with underwriters, legal advisors, and internal stakeholders to ensure all documentation, conditions, and requirements are met in a timely manner. You will be expected to proactively manage case progression, identify potential delays, and resolve issues to keep transactions on track. Key responsibilities Support the full lifecycle of bridging finance applications from submission to completion Act as a primary point of contact for brokers and clients, providing regular updates Liaise with underwriters, solicitors, valuers, and internal teams to gather information and progress cases Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with internal policy Maintain detailed and up-to-date case records and correspondence Identify issues or bottlenecks within cases and work to resolve them efficiently Provide updates and reporting on case status and pipeline progression What we are looking for Previous experience in a case management, completions, or operational role within bridging finance or specialist lending is preferred Strong organisational and time-management skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities Comfortable working in an office-based, team-oriented environment Why consider this role This is an opportunity to join a growing lender at an exciting stage of development, where operational quality and client experience are highly valued. You will play a visible role in supporting deal delivery and will have scope to develop your skills within specialist property finance.

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in financial services, fintech, and digital sectors. We specialize in providing a seamless recruitment experience for clients and candidates, fostering innovation and professional growth. The opportunity Northreach is working with a specialist property lender seeking a Senior Property Finance Underwriter to support credit decision-making across its short-term lending portfolio. This role combines hands-on underwriting with broader responsibility for pipeline oversight and underwriting standards. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across underwriting, sales and risk, contributing to consistent credit quality and efficient deal execution. Key responsibilities Underwrite and approve property-backed lending applications within delegated authority Maintain oversight of pipeline quality, progression and service levels Review and challenge valuations, exits, and legal due diligence Engage with brokers, introducers and professional partners on active cases Support the development and refinement of underwriting processes Contribute to credit governance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives What we are looking for Senior underwriting experience within specialist or property finance Strong understanding of credit risk, property security and UK lending practices Ability to make balanced lending decisions in a commercial environment High level of accuracy and attention to detail Confident stakeholder management and clear communication skills Apply via Northreach to discuss this opportunity confidentially.

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in financial services, fintech, and digital sectors. We specialize in providing a seamless recruitment experience for clients and candidates, fostering innovation and professional growth. The opportunity We are supporting a growing specialist lender in the appointment of a Senior Bridging Underwriter. This role is suited to an experienced underwriter who is comfortable managing more complex transactions and taking greater ownership of deal structuring and credit decisioning. You will play a key role in maintaining underwriting quality, supporting less experienced colleagues where needed, and ensuring cases progress efficiently from approval through to completion. Key responsibilities Underwrite complex bridging and specialist property finance transactions Structure deals in line with lending policy while maintaining commercial awareness Prepare detailed credit papers for senior approval or credit committee Review legal reports, valuations and technical documentation Manage a live pipeline of cases and maintain turnaround times Provide guidance and informal support to junior underwriters Maintain strong relationships with brokers and professional partners What we are looking for Strong experience in bridging finance or development finance underwriting Ability to analyse complex credit scenarios and assess risk confidently Comfortable working with legal, valuation and financial information Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities Professional communication style with internal and external stakeholders Applications are welcomed through Northreach for a confidential conversation.

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in financial services, fintech, and digital sectors. We specialize in providing a seamless recruitment experience for clients and candidates, fostering innovation and professional growth. The Opportunity Northreach is partnering with a specialist property lender to recruit a Bridging Underwriter to join a growing underwriting function. This is a hands-on role where you will manage cases from initial application through to completion, working closely with brokers, solicitors, valuers and internal stakeholders. The role offers exposure to a broad range of short-term property transactions and suits someone who enjoys balancing credit risk with commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities: Assess and underwrite bridging loan applications in line with internal credit policy Analyse borrower profiles, property security, exit strategies and supporting documentation Review valuation reports, legal due diligence and professional advice Prepare clear credit recommendations and underwriting rationales Manage cases end-to-end from enquiry to drawdown Liaise regularly with brokers, solicitors, valuers and internal teams to progress transactions Maintain accurate case records and support service-level delivery What we are looking for: Experience underwriting bridging or short-term property finance Strong understanding of UK property lending and credit risk principles Good commercial judgement and attention to detail Confident communicator able to manage external relationships Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously under time pressure Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Northreach for a confidential discussion.