Senior Mortgage Specialist

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the City of London is seeking a Senior Mortgage Specialist to develop new mortgage business relationships and manage a portfolio for high net worth clients. This hybrid role, requiring strong communication and mortgage advice experience, offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance Cover

Income protection

Private Medical Insurance plan

Gym subsidy (up to £50 per month)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Interest Free season ticket loan for travel

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Mortgage Services required.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders essential.
• Team-oriented and strong presentation skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow new Mortgage business relationships.
• Manage assigned mortgage portfolio and grow revenue figures.
• Work closely with the Head of Business on strategies.

Skills

Mortgage Advice experience

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented environment

Education

CeMap Qualification

Job description

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Senior Mortgage Specialist, london (city of london)

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Client:

FirstBank UK Limited

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Mortgage Specialist

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 Senior Mortgage Specialist.

Please note that this is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop and grow new Mortgage business relationships for UK residents for Buy to Let Mortgages and UK Commercial business, delivering on planning and executing the broader UK Mortgage Strategy for Private Banking

• To develop and implement Policies and Procedures for effective customer engagement and implement a UK Mortgage footprint within the Bank’s Enterprise Wide Risk Framework.

• To develop a book of clients/sales leads from personal network, Mortgage Introducers & Agents and client referrals

• To offer the Bank’s mortgage products to target market clients (HNWIs/HNIs); develop new High Net worth (HNW) client relationships and business, including cross selling of the Bank’s products.

• To manage assigned mortgage portfolio whilst developing new mortgage relationships with the view of growing the mortgage book and revenue figures.

• To work closely with the Head of Business to develop and implement a UK Residents Mortgage desk focused on UK residents and Commercial Business within the new business strategy of the Bank.

• To work closely with the Business Head, to facilitate integrated business development and provide bank wide Mortgage solutions to the Bank’s HNWIs.

• To manage and provide oversight on policies, procedures and regulatory requirements around the UK Residents BTL , and other Business strategies in the Department

• To assess viability of clients’ mortgage requests and prepare credit applications for Credit Committee’s approval.

• To carry out accurate affordability assessment of clients for Mortgage & Lending Service.

Key Skills/Experience:

• CeMap Qualification
• Evidence of Mortgage Advice experience
• A proven track record in Mortgage Services
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong presentation skills and an ability to report to and manage senior stakeholder’s
• Excellent communication skills; proven experience in communicating to senior leadership

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
• 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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