Underwriter (Bridging)
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.
Do you have an eye for detail and the confidence to make big decisions?
Are you experienced in underwriting and looking to join a well-established lender that’s growing fast?
Do you want to build your career with a business that promotes from within and helps people reach their full potential?
If this sounds like you, this could be the perfect next step in your career — apply today and let’s grow together at West One Loans.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of allocated cases from application through to completion.
- Manage the full lending process, ensuring all applications meet West One’s criteria.
- Prioritise and progress a pipeline of bridging cases, moving them swiftly and efficiently.
- Liaise with solicitors, brokers, and internal teams to ensure smooth case progression.
- Provide all necessary documentation once offers are made and oversee drawdown.
- Act with integrity, following TCF guidelines and responsible lending principles.
- Share expertise with colleagues and support the wider team when needed.
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Confident communicator with clear written and verbal ability.
- Capable of working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Knowledge & Qualifications
- Previous experience in underwriting bridging and/or development finance.
- Solid understanding of FCA regulations.
- CeMAP qualification desirable (not essential).
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Personal Attributes
- Resilient, flexible, and well-organised.
- Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines.
- Professional, articulate, and confident in decision-making.
Why Join Us?
At West One Loans, we’re expanding and looking for ambitious people to join our growth journey. We invest in our people through training and development, promote from within, and believe in helping everyone reach their full potential.
If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with us – click apply today!
- Department
- West One Loans
- Locations
- Watford
About Enra Specialist Finance
At Enra we believe that working together collaboratively is the best way to serve our customers and develop our colleagues. We are very focused on developing and maintaining our culture and remaining dedicated to the CREDIT values on which Enra was built: Customers, Results, Energy, Development, Invention and Teamwork. We live and breathe these values every day and want to ensure they underpin our future success. So, if you want to build a career in specialist finance, with an employer focused on providing brilliant customer service, lending responsibly, and creating a great office environment to develop its people, then look no further than Enra.