A dynamic, reputable, and highly successful specialist lender currently requires a Buy-to-Let Underwriting Manager, (BTL) to join its friendly and vibrant team in Watford. Competitive salary c£75,000 plus bonus and benefits With a strong appetite to lend and a passion for delivering excellent customer service, this offers a fantastic opportunity. Buy-to-Let Underwriting Manager (BTL) Key Accountabilities Full responsibility for designing, managing, embedding, and delivering the credit risk management framework and procedures ensuring best practise installed within the underwriting procedures. Deputise for Lending Operations Director as and when required Management and development of underwriting team to case manage loans from inception to completion. Ensure SLAs are maintained and exceeded Develop and promote clear standards of performance within underwriting which support the Company Training and Competency Policy Implement required training and ensure adequate records of staff training and competence are maintained System owner of BTL origination platform which will include helping develop effective systems and processes, providing specifications and UAT Mandated to approve high value loans Development of highly skilled and competent underwriting team and robust credit risk framework. Implement effective underwriting controls across all processes and procedures which minimises the risk of error and promotes compliant and robust underwriting decisions Internal and external quality assurance checking identifies no material issues Buy-to-Let Underwriting Manager (BTL) Skills & Competencies Excellent communication skills essential for dealing with brokers, borrowers, and lenders Extensive experience of leading, developing and managing a team Proactive Organised Problem solver Approachable Buy-to-Let Underwriting Manager (BTL) Knowledge & Qualifications A strong understanding of FCA regulation Extensive experience of underwriting CeMAP qualified would be advantageous but is not essential Personal Attributes Strong interpersonal and communication skills Analytical, decisive, and assertive Takes ownership and responsibility and is results oriented with a proactive Buy-to-Let Underwriting Manager (BTL) Benefits: Contributory Pension scheme Private Medical Healthcare Life Assurance Dental Plan Free eye tests Annual leave purchase scheme Social events Refreshments 25 days annual leave with bank and public holidays on top Perk box Superb development opportunities