Mortgage Support Officer
FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier bank who provide world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business with over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations is the oldest African bank in the UK. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Mortgage Support Officer.
Please note that this is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
• To provide day-to-day support in the development and processing of FirstBank UK’s BTL & commercial mortgage proposition for UK residents.
• Assist in managing applications, broker relationships, and internal processes to ensure the smooth delivery of mortgage business.
• Support the Senior Mortgage Specialist and wider team in achieving lending targets and maintaining excellent service standards.
• Developing First Bank UK’s introducer panel.
Application Processing & Administration
* Handle incoming enquiries from brokers, ensuring timely responses.
* Prepare applications for review by Credit, liaising where necessary.
* General administrative support on client onboarding and retention, account opening, client screening and KYC documentation checks.
Broker & Intermediary Support
* Act as a first point of contact for intermediaries, answering criteria and process queries.
* Help onboard new brokers and introducers, ensuring compliance checks are completed.
Business Development Assistance
* Support broker events, webinars, and presentations.
* Gather feedback from brokers on products and processes for continual improvement.
Risk, Compliance & Controls
* Ensure all documents and cases meet compliance and regulatory standards.
* Assist with preparing files and reports for Credit/Risk Committees.
General Support
* Provide administrative support to the Senior Mortgage Specialist.
* Assist in preparing MI, pipeline reports, and management updates.
Key Skills/Experience:
* CeMap Qualification (essential)
* Existing introducer network would be an advantage.
* Knowledge of mortgage processes, property finance, and FCA/PRA regulations are an advantage.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Good written and verbal communication, confident with brokers and stakeholders.
In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including:
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution
* Life Assurance Cover
* Income protection
* Private Medical Insurance plan (upon successful completion of probation period)
* Contribution to glasses/contacts and eye testing
* Gym subsidy (up to £50 per month)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Program
* Interest Free season ticket loan for travel
* Birthday Leave
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 8 years’ service
* Give As You Earn (GAYE)
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First Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.