Senior Mortgage Underwriter – Development Finance
Take ownership of a thriving development finance function with the potential to lead a team in the future!
Are you a skilled Mortgage Underwriter looking to take the next step in your career?
This is your chance to join an ambitious company with a reputation for excellence in the specialist lending space. With a forward-thinking culture and a focus on empowering their team, this is the perfect environment for you to grow into a leadership role.
About the Senior Mortgage Underwriter Role
As a Senior Mortgage Underwriter, you’ll take charge of the Development Finance function, driving key decisions and ensuring the smooth running of the underwriting process. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role with the potential to grow into a Head of Credit position as the company expands.
While this role does not initially involve managing a team, you’ll have the chance to build and lead a team of your own as the business scales, making this a fantastic career development opportunity.
Senior Mortgage Underwriter Key Responsibilities
* Oversee and manage the Development Finance underwriting process, ensuring high-quality, timely decisions.
* Conduct detailed credit assessments, analysing complex cases to deliver tailored lending solutions.
* Collaborate with brokers and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and outstanding client outcomes.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members as the team grows.
The Senior Mortgage Underwriter Package
* Salary: £80k - £90k – Higher salaries negotiable for the right person
* Bonuses: Generous performance-based bonuses, often exceeding 20%.
* Flexible Working
* A supportive and rewarding work environment with long-term career progression opportunities.
Skills and Experience Required
* Proven experience as a Mortgage Underwriter, ideally with a strong background in Development Finance.
* Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to assess complex cases effectively.
* A self-starter with the ambition and potential to grow into a leadership role.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with brokers and internal teams.
* Smart, proactive, and eager to take ownership of the underwriting function.
Why Apply?
This is more than just another underwriting role—it’s a chance to shape the future of a growing company’s Development Finance function. You’ll have the autonomy to make a real impact, with clear progression to a Head of Credit position and the opportunity to build your own team. Combine this with generous pay, flexible working, and exceptional bonuses, and it’s a role that’s hard to beat.
Don’t miss the chance to step into a role that rewards hard work, ambition, and innovation. Apply today and take the next step in your career!