Lead Underwriter
Ultimate Banking Penrith, United Kingdom
Location: Cumbria
Salary: Up to £50k
Are you an experienced manual mortgage underwriter seeking the next step in your career? Do you strive to ensure a first-class customer experience and want to lead and motivate a small team?
We are working with a mortgage and savings provider based in Penrith, seeking an experienced underwriter to join their team. You will lead the Mortgage team, ensuring exemplary service to customers, intermediaries, and stakeholders throughout the mortgage journey. You will be a mandate holder, leading and mentoring the team while managing your own caseload.
Responsibilities include:
1. Leading the team to meet SLAs for mortgage application processing.
2. Underwriting applications up to the delegated mandate and advising senior stakeholders on applications outside of personal mandate.
3. Supporting and mentoring colleagues across the department and wider business.
Applicants should have previous experience holding a mortgage mandate within a residential lending environment. Leadership experience is not essential but a keen interest in progressing in this area is required. The role offers a hybrid working approach, with a minimum of 2 days at the head office, and flexibility for meetings and other activities.
If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please apply today. Our client offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive working environment.
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