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Kensington Mortgage Company

Location: Fully Remote (Including all training)Type: Full Time, permanentReports to: Underwriting Team ManagerSalary - CompetitiveStart Date - 19th January 2026Are you a experienced mortgage Underwriter looking to make a real impact? We're on the lookout for motivated professionals to join our dynamic Lending Operations team at Kensington Mortgages.This is more than just a job , it's a chance to be at the heart of our underwriting function, helping us deliver responsible, specialist lending with integrity. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.Overall Purpose of JobAs an Underwriter, you'll be responsible for assessing and approving Residential and Buy-to-Let mortgage applications, ensuring they align with our lending policy, FCA standards, and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles.You'll be a key player in risk-based decision-making, maintaining top-tier underwriting standards and building strong relationships with brokers.About UsFor over 25 years, Kensington Mortgages has been a pioneer in specialist mortgage solutions, offering hope to customers who may not fit the mould of traditional lending.We call it the Kensington Difference a commitment to understanding each customer's unique story and providing tailored solutions when others won't.As a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank UK PLC, we operate with the highest standards of service and integrity, fully authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.Key Accountabilities<ul><li>Underwrite and approve mortgage applications within your mandate (200k+), ensuring quality and compliance.</li><li>Escalate cases outside mandate with clear rationale.</li><li>Communicate effectively with brokers, providing timely updates and clarity.</li><li>Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases.</li><li>Champion TCF and responsible lending principles.</li><li>Collaborate with the completions team to drive operational efficiency.</li><li>Uphold our Code of Business Ethics and support financial crime prevention.</li><li>Stay up to date with HR policies, regulations, and underwriting standards.</li><li>Meet service level agreements and handle complaints professionally.</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc projects.</li></ul>Experience, Knowledge, Skills<ul><li>Minimum 3 years experience in Prime and Specialist lending with a minimum mandate of 200k+.</li><li>Strong communication skills and confidence in broker engagement.</li><li>Deep understanding of the mortgage intermediary market and FCA permissions.</li><li>Awareness of organised fraud and risk mitigation controls.</li><li>A proactive, adaptable mindset with a collaborative spirit.</li><li>Solid grasp of responsible lending and regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Experience underwriting residential and buy to let cases</li></ul>Desirable Experience, Knowledge, Skills<ul><li>Experience with niche Buy-to-Let lending (HMOs, light refurbishments, multi-unit properties).</li><li>Knowledge of Second Charge lending.</li><li>CeMAP qualification.</li></ul>Why Join Kensington MortgagesAt Kensington Mortgages, we believe our employees are the heart of our success. We are committed to creating a supportive and flexible work environment that values personal growth, professional development and a healthy work-life balanceOur inclusive culture respects and celebrates diversity in all its forms, ensuring that everyone feels welcome, valued and understood. We recognise and appreciate differences in thinking, learning styles, gender, race, identity, ethnic origins and sexual expression.We are an inclusive, neurodiversity-friendly employer committed to creating a supportive environment where all employees can thriveAt Kensington Mortgages, our people are our greatest asset. We offer:<ul><li>A supportive and flexible work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for personal growth and professional development.</li><li>A culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and neurodiversity.</li><li>A workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.</li></ul>Ready to make a difference?If you're passionate about providing an exceptional service and want to join a team that values your contributions we'd love to hear from youApply today and be part of the Kensington Mortgages family and help us to continue making a positive impact in the lives of our customers.

Underwriter

Fintelligent

Are you an experienced Bridging Underwriter looking for a new opportunity? Our client, a boutique specialist lender based in the heart of London, is growing and is seeking a talented applicant to manage unregulated bridging loan applications from start to finish. This is your chance to be part of an exciting journey in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.With a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000, this Underwriter role offers you the chance to be part of a growing company in Central London.Our client is a boutique specialist lender located in London, known for its ambition and excellence in service. The company prides itself on providing innovative financial solutions to its clients, with a focus on unregulated bridging loans.As an Underwriter, you will:<ul> <li>Conduct due diligence to support lending outcomes.</li><li>Identify and address fraud, credit risks, and other issues.</li><li>Liaise with borrowers, solicitors, valuers, brokers, and internal teams.</li><li>Review application forms and legal documentation.</li><li>Prepare indicative terms and loan offer letters.</li><li>Manage loan information using Excel and CRM systems.</li><li>Assist in developing a loan management system.</li><li>Monitor industry news and prepare investment committee papers.</li></ul> Package and Benefits:The Underwriter role comes with a comprehensive package:<ul> <li>Annual salary of £55,000 - £65,000.</li><li>25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Company pension scheme.</li><li>Smart casual dress code.</li><li>Full-time position with working hours from 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday, based in Central London.</li></ul> About YouThe ideal Underwriter will have:<ul> <li>At least 1 year of experience in a similar role at a bridge lender.</li><li>Ability to manually underwrite without automated systems.</li><li>Knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and loan types.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisation, and customer service skills.</li><li>Methodical mindset with attention to detail and ability to multitask.</li></ul> If you're interested in securing your next career move as a Bridging Underwriter, this Underwriter position might be the perfect fit for you. The skills and experience required for these roles align closely with the responsibilities of an Underwriter in our client's company.This is a fantastic opportunity for an Underwriter to join a thriving lender in London. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that's shaping the future of lending.

Underwriter Bridging

Stellar Select Limited

Job Title: Bridging Underwriter Location: Hertfordshire Salary: Salary is open to discussion based on experience Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm About the position of Bridging Underwriter: An exciting opportunity has arisen with a well-established and highly successful specialist lender for a Bridging Underwriter. The overall responsibility of the role is to take ownership of allocated cases from inception through to completion. Responsibilities for the role of Bridging Underwriter: <ul> <li>Take ownership of allocated cases from inception through to completion, adhering to robust underwriting and due diligence processes.</li><li>Manage and prioritise a dynamic pipeline of bridging finance cases to ensure timely progression.</li><li>Ensure all applications comply with lending criteria and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners throughout the lending process.</li><li>Instruct solicitors upon offer and provide all necessary documentation accurately and promptly.</li><li>Act with integrity, following Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles and responsible lending guidelines.</li><li>Apply deep underwriting knowledge and expertise to support sound lending decisions.</li><li>Collaborate with and support the wider team when required.</li></ul> Experience and skills required for the role of Bridging Underwriter: <ul> <li>Previous experience in underwriting within a Bridging and/or Development finance lender will be essential</li><li>A strong understanding of FCA regulation</li><li>CeMAP (desirable, not essential)</li><li>Experienced in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint Point and Outlook.</li></ul> For more information regarding the role of Bridging Underwriter, please contact us. Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC. Due to high volumes of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful. We aim to do so within two business days.

Bridging Underwriter

Job Title: Mortgage Underwriter - Buy to Let Location: Hertfordshire Salary: Based on experience Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm About the position of Mortgage Underwriter - Buy to Let: Ideally, you'll have worked with a specialist lender, but we also welcome applications from underwriters with strong Buy-to-Let experience at high street banks. This role offers an exciting chance to develop your expertise in complex mortgages within a fast-growing, forward-thinking business. You'll be responsible for underwriting and assessing BTL mortgage applications, managing broker relationships, and working closely with credit committees. If you have a proven track record in BTL underwriting and are ready to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful lender with ambitious growth plans. Responsibilities for the role of Mortgage Underwriter - Buy to Let: <ul> <li>Underwriting and assessing loan documentation, including valuation reports and requesting additional information from brokers where required, highlighting any concerns.</li><li>Carrying out checks on the applicants and properties and assessing their suitability for the loan applied for.</li><li>Proactively manage a pipeline of mortgage applications which will include chasing outstanding information from third parties and providing timely updates to introducers which will help ensure service excellence is maintained.</li><li>Recommending and referring cases to Credit Committee where credit committee approval required.</li><li>Liaising with introducers, valuers and solicitors.</li><li>Overseeing cases from inception through to completion.</li></ul> Experience and skills required for the role of Mortgage Underwriter - Buy to Let: <ul> <li>Mandated underwriting experience, specifically within Buy-to-Let mortgages</li><li>Proven ability to assess loan documentation and valuation reports, identifying and flagging any concerns</li><li>Strong track record of carrying out thorough checks on applicants and properties to determine loan suitability</li><li>Experience managing a mortgage application pipeline, proactively chasing missing information and providing timely updates to introducers</li><li>Confident in recommending and referring cases to Credit Committee for approval when required</li><li>Skilled in liaising with introducers, valuers, and solicitors to ensure smooth case progression</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage cases from inception through to completion</li></ul> For more information regarding the role of Mortgage Underwriter - Buy to Let please contact us Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC. Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.

Mortgage Underwriter

KFS Recruitment

UnderwriterBridging FinanceLondonWe are currently working with a fast-growing lender, who are looking for a Bridging Underwriter to join the team.The Sales and Underwriting teams are currently expanding, to ensure the business can grow and continue to deliver exceptional service.Your main responsibility will be to work within the Underwriting team, to ensure effective risk management and seamless drawdown of funds to borrowers.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Liaising with valuers, solicitors, and intermediaries</li><li>Ensuring all files are complete and accurate</li><li>Ensuring all deals comply with the Company's lending criteria</li><li>Completing all credit papers accurately</li><li>Projecting positivity, professionalism, and knowledge across all communications</li><li>Working closely with the whole business to ensure deals progress smoothly and efficiently</li></ul>Key skills / Experience:<ul><li>Analytical and methodical thinking</li><li>Ability to take ownership</li><li>Successful task management, to deliver high quality service</li><li>Previous underwriting experience within Financial Services (Ideally bridging finance)</li><li>Ability to communicate at all levels</li><li>A can-do attitude</li><li>A flexible approach to work</li><li>A confident communicator</li><li>Self-motivation</li></ul>

Diedre Moire Corp.

Construction Surety - Bond Underwriter - Greeley, CO Insurance Underwriter Construction Surety Bid Bonds Performance Bonds Payment Bonds Surety Bonds Financial Analysis Risk Assessment Infrastructure Industrial Commercial Construction Contract Surety Contract Bonds Bid Bonds Performance Bonds Payment Bonds Maintenance Bond Latin America USA Canada _ . Join team of Surety Underwriters in underwriting new and renewal construction contract surety accounts such as: Construction Contract Bonds; Bid Bonds; Performance Bonds; Payment Bonds; Maintenance Bonds, etc. Activities: Underwrite and manage existing bond accounts and lines of credit. Collaborate with agency base to solicit new business. Develop and execute marketing materials and activities to grow book of business. Desired Experience: 3+ years of Surety or similar Insurance Underwriting experience. OFFERS COMPANY PAID RELOCATION to a rapidly up and coming Southwestern Financial Business Center near their major universities where beautiful new homes are available at fantastically low prices, taxes are some of the lowest in the nation, and the well paid professional community supports record breaking public elementary and high school educations. Excellent opportunity comes with an industry competitive compensation package, bonuses, 401(k) plans, medical and dependent care plan, employee assistance program, generous paid vacation time, numerous professional growth opportunities, education assistance, and more! For complete details contact Greg Foss at: ext 270 Or submit resume online at: Or email to: Please reference when responding. Education Requirements: Bachelor DegreeMinimum Experience Requirements: 2-5 yearsJob City Location: GreeleyJob State Location: COJob Country Location: USASalary Range: $150,000 to $300,000 Diedre Moire Corporation, Inc. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, disability or marital status. We reasonably accommodate individuals with handicaps, disabilities and bona fide religious beliefs. Jobs Career Position Hiring. CONSIDERED EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: Insurance Underwriter Construction Surety Bid Bonds Performance Bonds Payment Bonds Surety Bonds Financial Analysis Risk Assessment Infrastructure Industrial Commercial Construction Contract Surety Contract Bonds Bid Bonds Performance Bonds Payment Bonds Maintenance Bond Latin America USA Canada DISCLAIMER: We will make every effort to consider applications for all available positions and shall use one or more of the contact methods and addresses indicated in resume or online application. Indicated location may be proximate or may be desirable point of embarkation for paid or unpaid relocation to another venue. Job descriptions may fit single or multiple presently available or anticipated positions and are NOT an offer of employment or contract implied or otherwise. Described compensation is not definite nor precise and may be estimated and approximate and is negotiable depending on market conditions and candidate availability and other factors and is solely at the discretion of employers. Linguistics used herein may use First Person Singular and First Person Plural grammatical person construction for and with the meaning of Third Person Singular and Third Person Plural references. We reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Response to a specific posting or advertisement may result in consideration for other opportunities and not necessarily the incentive or basis of the response. Nothing herein is or may be considered a promise, guarantee, offer, pledge, agreement, contract, or oath. If you submit an application or resume which contains your email address, we will use that email address to communicate with you about this and other positions. We use an email quality control service to maintain security and a remove and dead address filter. To cancel receiving email communications, simply send an email from your address with the word remove  in the subject line to Or, visit the website at . If you have further concern regarding email received from us, call

Surety Underwriter

Insurance Contract Surety Underwriter - Stratford, CT Insurance Underwriter Construction & Contrct Surety Bid Bonds Performance Bonds Payment Bonds Surety Bonds Financial Analysis Risk Assessment Infrastructure Industrial Commercial Construction Contract Surety Contract Bonds Bid Bonds Performance Bonds Payment Bonds Maintenance Bond Latin America USA Canada _ . Produce and retain profitable Commercial Surety book of business by underwriting new and renewal business, building and maintaining productive relationships with agents and brokers, and achieving budgeted financial results. Activities: Manage submission and underwriting process for agency plant. Determine whether accounts are within underwriting appetite. Assess risk and underwrite routine, small to mid-size renewals and new business items within underwriting authority; may underwrite moderately complex accounts and risks. Input financials and calculate key ratios to support pricing, capacity, terms and conditions on moderately complex accounts. Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and information. Manage flow of new and renewal business. Identify and drive new business opportunities by continually prospecting. Join a well-established organization offering a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, bonuses, full medical benefits, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plans, flexible vacation policy, and numerous professional development opportunities including paid sabbaticals commensurate with years of service. For complete details contact Greg Foss at: ext 270 Or submit resume online at: Or email to: Please reference when responding. Diedre Moire Corporation Education Requirements: Bachelor DegreeMinimum Experience Requirements: 2-5 yearsJob City Location: StratfordJob State Location: CTJob Country Location: USASalary Range: $150,000 to $300,000 Diedre Moire Corporation, Inc. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, disability or marital status. We reasonably accommodate individuals with handicaps, disabilities and bona fide religious beliefs. Jobs Career Position Hiring. CONSIDERED EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: Insurance Underwriter Construction & Contrct Surety Bid Bonds Performance Bonds Payment Bonds Surety Bonds Financial Analysis Risk Assessment Infrastructure Industrial Commercial Construction Contract Surety Contract Bonds Bid Bonds Performance Bonds Payment Bonds Maintenance Bond Latin America USA Canada DISCLAIMER: We will make every effort to consider applications for all available positions and shall use one or more of the contact methods and addresses indicated in resume or online application. Indicated location may be proximate or may be desirable point of embarkation for paid or unpaid relocation to another venue. Job descriptions may fit single or multiple presently available or anticipated positions and are NOT an offer of employment or contract implied or otherwise. Described compensation is not definite nor precise and may be estimated and approximate and is negotiable depending on market conditions and candidate availability and other factors and is solely at the discretion of employers. Linguistics used herein may use First Person Singular and First Person Plural grammatical person construction for and with the meaning of Third Person Singular and Third Person Plural references. We reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Response to a specific posting or advertisement may result in consideration for other opportunities and not necessarily the incentive or basis of the response. Nothing herein is or may be considered a promise, guarantee, offer, pledge, agreement, contract, or oath. If you submit an application or resume which contains your email address, we will use that email address to communicate with you about this and other positions. We use an email quality control service to maintain security and a remove and dead address filter. To cancel receiving email communications, simply send an email from your address with the word remove  in the subject line to Or, visit the website at . If you have further concern regarding email received from us, call

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