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Senior Underwriter (Specialist Lending)

CooperGrey Recruitment Ltd
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are currently seeking a Senior Underwriter (specialist lending) for a successful financial services business.
  • The role requires approximately 5 years of relevant underwriting experience in specialist mortgage underwriting.
  • Key responsibilities include assessing short-term mortgage applications and applying established underwriting guidelines.
  • The position offers a salary range of £55k - £70k, along with additional benefits such as a bonus, pension, and flexible working options.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and excellent interpersonal abilities.

We are currently working exclusively with a successful financial services business who wish to appoint a Senior Underwriter (specialist lending). Reporting to Head of Underwriting the role of Senior Underwriter (specialist lending) will play a business critical role in assessing short-term mortgage applications to make informed lending decisions. Further responsibilities for Senior Underwriter (specilaist lending) include…

  • Review & assess short-term mortgage applications with a focus on specialist lending, bridging (regulated and non-regulated), development and commercial loans
  • Analyse all information to assess risk levels
  • Apply established underwriting guidelines and procedures to evaluate applications
  • Identify the potential risks and challenges with applications and propose risk mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient decision making processes
  • Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes to inform underwriting decisions

The Company:

  • A successful, award-winning & growing financial services business

The Person:

  • c5 years of relevant underwriting experience in specialist mortgage underwriting (e.g. BTL, bridging, commercial and/or development lending etc.)
  • Regulatory and compliance knowledge related to banking and underwriting (KYC, AML etc.)
  • Strong analytical skills and evaluating risk to make informed decisions
  • Ability to solve problems with a strong attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • A clear and concise communicator

Salary:

£55k - £70k plus bonus, pension, 30 days, gym, free parking, hybrid/flexible working, relocation package available

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.