Graduate Trainee Underwriter

Job description

Job Description

An outstanding Graduate Trainee opportunity has arisen within a top Specialist Real Estate Lender to train as a Bridging Underwriter. ( Full training provided)

The role duties:

Underwriting

• Review funding applications and proceed through the underwriting process to loan completion.
• Carry out credit / fraud / anti-money laundering checks.
• Instruct valuation reports / solicitors / quantity surveyors.
• Administer live cases through to redemption of the loan.
• Liaise with lawyers, surveyors, brokers and borrowers to ensure the loan and due diligence process progresses smoothly.
• Conduct post-completion communication with borrowers to ensure their project is progressing satisfactorily.

Experience

• A recent graduate, preferably with a degree in accounting, business studies, finance or similar.
• Able to build & maintain working relationships with colleagues / brokers / solicitors / customers.
• A good communicator, giving credible reasoning for considering / declining deals.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Accountable for own work load / decisions.
• Good level of knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Generally IT literate with a good ability to adapt to new systems and platforms.

The role offers a competitive basic salary and a full range of benefits including bonus and opportunity to progress. This is a rare opportunity to develop a rewarding career in specialist finance.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English