Underwriting Manager (Complex Residential & Buy-to-Let) Our client, one of the UKs leading providers of Specialist Lending is looking for an experienced Residential & Buy to Let Underwriting Manager to join their Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a team of underwriters. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and motivate team. Support customer service excellence by resolving complex cases and escalations. Hold an underwriting mandate to make decisions on challenging cases. Oversee mortgage applications to ensure compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements. Conduct audits, evaluate processes, and implement improvements. Collaborate with Sales Teams, brokers, and customers to build productive relationships. Drive team development through coaching, mentoring, and training. Essential Skills & Experience: Leadership experience in mortgage lending within a regulated financial services environment. Strong mortgage processing and underwriting expertise, particularly with complex residential and Buy-to-Let mortgages. Senior-level mandate holder experience. Deep understanding of the mortgage market and credit risk. Proven people management, performance management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational abilities. Desirable: Previous experience in managing change and driving process enhancements.