Commercial Mortgage Administrator

LJ Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Commercial Mortgage Administrator to join a respected specialist lending firm in London. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary between £33,000-£35,000, including performance bonuses and an annual Christmas bonus. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of mortgage administration experience and strong communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Annual Christmas bonus

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in mortgage administration, ideally within the commercial or specialist lending market.
• Strong understanding of BTL, semi-commercial, bridging, refurbishment, and development finance products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input and process mortgage applications across various lender platforms.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to brokers and the lending team.
• Oversee the client journey from start to finish.

Skills

Mortgage administration experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Commercial Mortgage Administrator

Location: City of London (Hybrid - 4 days in office, 1 day from home)
Salary: £33,000-£35,000 base + 20-30% annual bonus + £2,000 Christmas bonus (OTE up to £42,000)
Type: Permanent | Full-Time

About the Company:
Our client, a respected name in the specialist lending sector, is seeking an experienced Commercial Mortgage Administrator to join their growing London team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with 3-5 years' experience in mortgage administration-ideally within commercial, semi-commercial, or bridging finance-to take the next step in their career within a professional and supportive environment.

The Role

As a Commercial Mortgage Administrator, you\'ll play a key role in supporting brokers and ensuring smooth progression of complex mortgage applications from initial submission through to completion. You\'ll handle a varied caseload including Buy to Let, semi-commercial, commercial, bridging, refurbishment, development finance, and foreign national mortgages.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately input and process mortgage applications across various lender platforms.
• Provide comprehensive administrative and pipeline support to brokers and the wider lending team.
• Oversee the client journey from start to finish, coordinating with clients, solicitors, and lenders.
• Record all interactions and progress updates in the company\'s CRM system.
• Collect and upload required documentation within compliance timelines.
• Ensure all documentation meets company and FCA standards.
• Support colleagues with additional administrative duties when required.

About You

• 3-5 years\' experience in mortgage administration, ideally within the commercial or specialist lending market.
• Strong understanding of BTL, semi-commercial, bridging, refurbishment, and development finance products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident dealing with brokers and clients alike.
• Organised and proactive, able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, motivated attitude with a desire to progress within a dynamic business.

What\'s on Offer

• Base salary: £33,000-£35,000 (depending on experience).
• Performance bonuses: 20-30% of annual salary.
• Annual Christmas bonus: £2,000.
• First-year OTE: Up to £42,000.
• Pension scheme and career development opportunities.
• Hybrid working: 4 days in the City office (9am-5pm), 1 day remote (Wednesdays).

Start Date: ASAP / within 3-4 weeks.

If you\'re an experienced Commercial Mortgage Administrator ready to take on a rewarding new role in a specialist lending environment, we\'d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now to join a team where your expertise and dedication will be truly valued.