Mortgage Underwriter

Hank Zarihs Associates; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Mortgage Underwriter to streamline workflows and support brokers in closing deals. The role involves mentoring team members and managing complex transactions, with a strong focus on client satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in bridging, development finance, and buy-to-let underwriting.
• Strong deal structuring and credit assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standardized procedures for smooth workflow.
• Mentor and develop the Case Manager in your team.
• Manage large and complex transactions.

Skills

Deal Structuring

Credit Assessment

Team Development

Client-Centric Approach

Job description

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Key Responsibilities
1. Structuring Processes & Streamlining Workflow
Develop and implement standardized procedures to ensure all cases follow a smooth journey from enquiry to offer to completion.
Create an efficient underwriting framework to enhance deal turnaround times.
2. Supporting Brokers & Driving Deal Closures
Work alongside brokers to place deals more effectively, leveraging your expertise in credit processes.
Engage with surveyors, valuers, lenders, and legal professionals to overcome roadblocks and push deals through to completion.
3. Leadership & Team Development
Mentor and develop the Case Manager in your team, helping them grow into a top-tier professional.
Build and scale the underwriting desk and team, ensuring operational excellence.
4. Managing Key Accounts & Complex Transactions
Take the lead on large and complex transactions, managing the entire deal from enquiry to completion.
Directly handle high-profile clients and key accounts, ensuring successful deal execution.
5. High-Availability & Client-Centric Approach
Be part of a tight-knit, high-performance team of eight, where availability is key.
Standard office hours: 9 AM – 6 PM, but availability until 9 PM,
6. Investment Materials & Future Sharia Lending Expansion
Prepare Investment Memorandums (IMs), Investor Decks, and financial processes to support HZA’s transition into lending.
Play a pivotal role in establishing Sharia-compliant lending operations within the next 12 months.
What We’re Looking For
Extensive experience in bridging, development finance, and buy-to-let underwriting.
Strong deal structuring and credit assessment skills, with a track record of closing complex transactions.
Process-driven mindset, with the ability to build and implement underwriting frameworks.
Ability to train and develop a team, mentoring junior talent and fostering growth.
Resilient, results-driven professional who can challenge banks and underwriters when necessary.
Strong understanding of Sharia-compliant lending or a willingness to learn and help establish the division.
A client-first mentality—always ready to respond to emails and calls, even outside standard office hours.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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