Underwriter

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to underwrite and process all new home finance applications from receipt of application through to offer. Manage conversations and communications with brokers and internal colleagues effectively to ensure overall positive customer experience. The incumbent will be required to ensure service levels are maintained whilst being mindful of the Credit Risk Governance frameworks in operation within the Bank, such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and Fraud Awareness.

Please note - the position is office based with a Hybrid Working policy with flexibility to work from home up to 3 days a week.

Role Duties

• End to end case ownership to ensure overall positive broker / customer outcome.
• Assess and underwrite new business cases in a pragmatic manner and within Credit Policy KYC guidelines to support the aim of the Bank to be recognised as a Specialist Financer by brokers and customers.
• Demonstrate a desire to underwrite cases by, where appropriate, suggesting alternative options on how a case may be acceptable whilst still fully complying with Credit Policy and KYC governance.
• Compose Finance rationale that ensures Finance decision is clearly structured and documented covering both credit and CDD (KYC/Anti Money Laundering) in line with policies and any potential risks mitigated.
• Work cases in an efficient manner utilising the processes and policies in place to contribute to the business meeting agreed Service Level Agreements both internally and externally.

Required Skills

• Experience in a similar role within a mortgage environment
• Risk awareness and Regulatory standards awareness
• Knowledge of MCOB

About Us

Gatehouse Bank was established in 2007. With offices based in London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and Wilmslow, we’re one of the fastest growing banks of our kind in the UK. We are a British, Shariah-compliant bank and follow a set of principles which promote fair play. Our products are transparent, fair and socially responsible.

Additional Details

We offer highly attractive reward package; the typical benefits include:

• 25 days holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Pension plan
• Private medical insurance
• Dental cover
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Employee referral bonus

Gatehouse 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.

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