Mortgage Officer

STRIVE Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE Search closely collaborates with a respected Dublin credit union to recruit a Mortgage Officer for the Lending team. The role offers exposure to the full mortgage process and a member-focused environment that supports career development.

Key responsibilities include handling applications, underwriting support on complex cases, and maintaining accurate lending records. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential to thrive in this team.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, particularly mortgage or lending.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance.
• Good educational background.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assess mortgage applications and support members through the application process.
• Assist with personal loan underwriting and lending decisions.
• Communicate with members in person, by phone and electronically.
• Maintain mortgage reports, pipelines and daily lending activity.
• Ensure applications and documentation are accurate and complete.
• Provide administrative support to the wider lending team.
• Deliver high standards of member service while following procedures.

Skills

Mortgage processing

Mortgage advisory

Interpersonal skills

Educational level

Excel

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Third level education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A respected credit union with multiple branches across Dublin is seeking a Mortgage Officer to join its Lending team. This is an excellent opportunity for a financial services professional to develop their mortgage and lending experience within a supportive, member-focused environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary in line with industry standards.
• Exposure to the full mortgage process, from application to drawdown.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing credit union.
• Supportive, member-focused working environment.
• Opportunity to develop mortgage lending and underwriting knowledge.
• Career development and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess mortgage applications and support members throughout the application process, including preparing for drawdown.
• Assist with personal loan underwriting and lending decisions, particularly in more complex cases.
• Communicate with members regarding mortgage and loan applications in person, by phone and through electronic channels.
• Maintain and monitor mortgage reports, application pipelines and daily lending activity.
• Ensure applications and supporting documentation are accurate and complete.
• Provide administrative and organisational support to the wider lending team.
• Deliver a high standard of member service while adhering to internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key Skills Required

• Minimum 12–18 months’ experience within financial services, ideally in a mortgage advisory or lending role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, member-focused approach.
• Good level of education, ideally to third level.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• High attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, member service and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple applications and competing priorities.
• Previous experience in mortgage processing, mortgage advisory or lending role.