Mortgage Underwriter - North Herts

Stellar Select Ltd; Welwyn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

20-26 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Private health insurance

Income protection

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stellar Select Ltd is seeking an experienced Mortgage Underwriter to assess and approve lending applications for commercial and residential mortgages, including professional landlords and OpCo/PropCo deals. Based in Hertfordshire or Cheshire, the role requires working within delegated authority and ensuring compliance with lending policies.

The role emphasizes timely decision-making, strong stakeholder relationships, and alignment with AML and customer outcomes standards, while contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting commercial and residential property loans.
• Must have held a lending mandate/Delegated Authority sanctioning mandate.
• Ability to work within tight time constraints.
• Strong relationship-building with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessment of lending applications for commercial and residential mortgages.
• Identify exceptions to lending policies and propose remedial actions.
• Support post-sanction administration and ensure MI requirements are met.
• Maintain accuracy and accountability for data and records.
• Contribute to strategic projects and governance improvements.
• Represent the bank’s values in interactions with customers and colleagues.
• Collaborate with Business Development to support lending objectives.
• Ensure compliance with AML, Treating Customers Fairly, and conduct standards.

Skills

Delegated Authority

Underwriting experience

Relationship management

Time management

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Mortgage Underwriter

Location: North Hertfordshire - Hybrid. 2-3 days per week in the office. It is expected to be based in the office full time during the first 2 weeks.

Salary: On Application

Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Benefits:

• 15% Contributory Pension (10% Employer, 5% Employee)
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a day off for your birthday
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme & Annual salary reviews
• Paid sick leave & Digital GP 24/7
• Private Health Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Dental Cover
• Income Protection
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Menopause support
• Paid Carers leave
• Charity Day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Benefits Hub; large selection of?employee discounts, rewards and?perks across?a number?brands,?restaurants, holidays and "away"?days.??

About our client and the role of Mortgage Underwriter

Our client is a fast-growing financial services provider who put their colleagues and customers at the heart of everything they do. They are built on strong values with a collaborative culture, with a strong focus on inclusivity, integrity and innovation.

They have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Portfolio BTL and Commercial Underwriter to join their established underwriting team, in either Hertfordshire or Cheshire.

You will assess new lending applications for commercial and residential mortgages for professional landlords, to evaluate quality, credit risk, and compliance with the lending policies and risk appetite. You will prepare clear and concise lending summaries, approving applications within your delegated authority or making well-reasoned recommendations to the Head of Underwriting, Director of Credit & Underwriting, or the Credit Committee.

Responsibilities for the role Mortgage Underwriter

• Conduct thorough research, analysis, and assessment of individual lending applications, identifying key risks and making informed lending decisions or recommendations.
• Identify any exceptions to the Bank's lending policies or guidance, providing clear recommendations and appropriate remedial actions where required.
• Support post-sanction administration activities, ensuring all processes are completed accurately, promptly, and in accordance with the Bank's policies, procedures, and management information (MI) requirements.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and accountability for all data entered and records maintained.
• Contribute to strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance the Bank's performance, governance, and control environment.
• Consistently demonstrate the Bank's values and behaviours, acting as a positive ambassador for the organisation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the Business Development Team, providing expert support and fostering effective collaboration.
• Support the day-to-day credit operations of the Bank, ensuring all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of the annual lending objectives while maintaining strong credit quality and prudent risk management.
• Promote full compliance with Anti-Money Laundering, Treating Customers Fairly, and Customer Conduct and Outcomes standards, delivering an exceptional customer experience reflected in positive customer feedback.
• Champion the strategy, values, and culture of the company, embedding these principles in relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders to support sustainable business growth and performance.

Experience and skills required for the role of Mortgage Underwriter

• Must have held a lending mandate/Delegated Authority sanctioning mandate
• Proven experience of underwriting commercial and residential property investment loans to small and medium sized businesses.
• Experience of underwriting commercial owner-occupier (and OpCo / PropCo) deals and a good understanding of balance sheet lending is preferable.
• Ability to work within tight time constraints.
• Ability to develop and manage relationships at key levels in the business.
• Good team working, organisational and administration skills.
• Driven and ambitious