Mortgage Advisor - Islamic Banking

Vivo Talent; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing lender in the UK is seeking a Mortgage Advisor with experience in residential mortgages and understanding of Sharia compliance. The successful applicant will provide regulated advice to customers and engage in meaningful discussions about faith-based finance. Relevant qualifications such as CeMAP are essential, while language skills in Arabic or Urdu are beneficial. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Performance-related annual bonus

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension & death-in-service cover

Paid charity day

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent experience in residential mortgage advisory roles.
• Good understanding of Sharia compliance required.
• Fluency in Arabic, Bengali, Urdu or Somali is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulated residential mortgage advice.
• Support customers through purchase and remortgage processes.
• Explain Sharia-compliant mortgage products.

Skills

Regulated mortgage advice

Customer relationship management

Understanding of Islam

Communication in Urdu, Arabic, Bengali

Education

CeMAP qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Mortgage Advisor / Islamic Banking / Sharia Compliance / Residential Mortgages

Location: West Midlands (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Salary: £38,000-£45,000 base + bonus + benefits

The Opportunity

A fast-growing, FCA-regulated lender specialising in Sharia-compliant finance is expanding its Mortgage Advisory team. With a strong market presence and ambitious growth plans, the business is hiring experienced advisors to support increasing customer demand across the UK.

This role sits at the centre of the customer journey, combining regulated mortgage advice with relationship-led conversations around faith-based finance.

This role requires someone who can speak one of the following - Urdu / Arabic / Bengali etc.

The Role

• Provide regulated residential mortgage advice to new and existing customers
• Support customers through purchase and remortgage journeys
• Clearly explain how Sharia-compliant mortgage products work in practice
• Confidently address customer questions around faith, ethics and product structure
• Work closely with underwriting and operations teams to deliver a smooth customer experience

What We\'re Looking For

• CeMAP qualified (or equivalent)
• Recent and relevant residential mortgage advice experience (mainstream or high-street lending)
• Strong grounding in standard residential mortgage products (purchase & remortgage)
• Good understanding of Islam to credibly discuss Sharia compliance with customers
• Ability to understand Arabic, Bengali, Urdu or Somali (fluency not essential)

Previous Islamic finance experience is not required - full product training will be provided.

What\'s Important

Customers often ask detailed questions about how Sharia-compliant finance differs from conventional mortgages. You don’t need prior specialist experience, but you must be comfortable discussing the religious and ethical principles behind the product with credibility.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (£40-45k DOE)
• Performance-related annual bonus
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension & death-in-service cover
• Private healthcare (with extended family options)
• Paid charity day
• Clear progression opportunities in a high-growth business