Underwriter (Temporary)

7 days ago

London, United Kingdom CRS Full time

Our client is a growing, innovative Challenger Bank with a strong appetite to lend supported by an existing geographic footprint, competitive product offering & growing lending book. As part of the next stage of their growth journey they are looking for a Senior Underwriter with BTL & Bridging experience to join their very successful Specialist Mortgages team.

The Senior Underwriter – BTL/Bridging will underwrite BTL and Commercial investment applications in line with the company lending policy and manage applications through to completion of the loan. Reporting to the manager, the principal interfaces will be with all Underwriter Colleagues, Risk Management, Brokers and Lending Officer colleagues, with a lending mandate of £1.This is a risk-based function and operates as the gatekeeper for the quality of lending decisions in Specialist Mortgages. The Underwriter should be a commercial minded risk advocate able to balance risk and reward, keeping the bank safe through good lending decisions

To have a pragmatic approach to underwriting mortgage applications within approved delegated authority mandate.
To understand and analyse key items such as credit searches, property portfolio, bank statements, financial accounts and security valuations in order to make informed lending decisions
Ensure low levels of arrears and losses whilst balancing the requirement to be a flexible and balanced lender in the specialist sector
To form a rationale to lend when outside of own individual mandate and ability to discuss with key stakeholders in group risk function
To ensure during the underwriting process the appropriate customer due diligence is completed or requested for satisfaction prior to completion, and AML risks are appropriately mitigated
To deliver high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in data and documentation you are responsible for.
To deal with all internal and external telephone and email enquiries efficiently and within company standards
To have a good understanding of all company policies, procedures and compliance guidelines, ensuring the principles are in your daily practises to protect the company from any associated risks.
Experienced underwriter in the residential buy to let, commercial/semi-commercial and short term lending sectors
Risk awareness with balanced judgement
Flexible approach to ensure delivery

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