Underwriting Manager

Underwriting Manager (Complex Residential & Buy-to-Let)

Our client, one of the UKs leading providers of Specialist Lending is looking for an experienced Residential & Buy to Let Underwriting Manager to join their Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a team of underwriters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and motivate team.
• Support customer service excellence by resolving complex cases and escalations.
• Hold an underwriting mandate to make decisions on challenging cases.
• Oversee mortgage applications to ensure compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits, evaluate processes, and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with Sales Teams, brokers, and customers to build productive relationships.
• Drive team development through coaching, mentoring, and training.

• Leadership experience in mortgage lending within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong mortgage processing and underwriting expertise, particularly with complex residential and Buy-to-Let mortgages.
• Senior-level mandate holder experience.
• Deep understanding of the mortgage market and credit risk.
• Proven people management, performance management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational abilities.

• Previous experience in managing change and driving process enhancements.