Senior Mortgage Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Mortgage Specialist to drive mortgage business growth. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for developing new client relationships, managing existing portfolios, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance Cover

Income protection

Private Medical Insurance

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 30 after 8 years

Qualifications

• Qualified with CeMap and experience in mortgage advice is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record in mortgage services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow mortgage business relationships for UK residents.
• Manage assigned mortgage portfolio and generate new leads.
• Assess clients' mortgage requests and prepare credit applications.

Skills

CeMap Qualification

Mortgage Advice Experience

Teamwork

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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)

The Curve Group is First Bank UK’s outsource partner for Recruitment and a "Data Processor". The Curve Group will hold the information you submit but First Bank UK will have access to it. You can find their privacy policy here: https://www.thecurvegroup.co.uk/privacy-policy/

First Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.