The role:
We are currently working exclusively with a successful financial services business who wish to appoint a Senior Underwriter. Reporting to Head of Underwriting the role of Senior Underwriter will play a business critical role in assessing short-term mortgage applications to make informed lending decisions. Remote working available. Further responsibilities include…
* Review & assess short-term mortgage applications with a focus on specialist lending, bridging (regulated and non-regulated), development and commercial loans
* Analyse all information to assess risk levels
* Apply established underwriting guidelines and procedures to evaluate applications
* Identify the potential risks and challenges with applications and propose risk mitigation strategies
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient decision making processes
* Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes to inform underwriting decisions
The Company:
* A successful and award-winning financial services business. Remote, hybrid/flexible working avaialable.
The Person:
1. c5 years of relevant underwriting experience in specialist mortgage underwriting (e.g. bridging, BTL, commercial and/or development lending etc.)
2. Regulatory and compliance knowledge related to banking and underwriting (KYC, AML etc.)
3. Strong analytic...