Full job descriptionJob Title: Broker Underwriting Specialist
Location: London Hybrid 2 days WFH
Job Type: 3 month temporary assignment
Salary: £18.00 to £19.50 per hour, DOE - annual salary equivalent of £35,000 to £38,000
About the position of Broker Underwriting Specialist:
We are seeking an experienced residential mortgage professional to join our client on an initial 3-month temporary assignment, with the potential for a permanent opportunity subject to ongoing business volumes and requirements.
This role would suit an experienced Mortgage Underwriter, or a highly capable Underwriting Support professional, Case Manager, or Assistant Underwriter with strong residential mortgage experience who is ready to take the next step.
The successful candidate will need to hit the ground running, with a strong understanding of residential mortgage products, lending policy, and the mortgage application journey. You will be responsible for assessing and progressing cases efficiently, reviewing documentation, applying lending criteria, and working closely with brokers and internal teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already understands the mortgage process, can make an immediate impact, and is looking for the potential to build a longer-term career with the business, subject to future requirements.
Responsibilities for the position of Broker Underwriting Specialist:
*Manage a pipeline of residential mortgage applications
*Assess applications against lending policy, criteria, and risk appetite, making sound underwriting decisions
*Review supporting documentation, including income evidence, credit information, valuations, and affordability details
*Proactively manage outstanding requirements and work with brokers and internal teams to progress cases efficiently
*Ensure all applications are handled accurately, compliantly, and within agreed service levels
*Escalate complex or non-standard cases where required, providing clear rationale and supporting information
Experience required for the position of Broker Underwriting Specialist:
*Previous experience in Underwriting, Case Management, Underwriting Support, or Broker Desk roles within residential mortgage experience gained with a lender or packager
*Confident in managing applications end-to-end
*Strong awareness of regulatory, compliance, and customer outcome requirements within a lending environment
*Proven ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced, SLA-driven setting while supporting brokers and delivering great customer outcomes
For more information regarding the role of Broker Underwriting Specialist, please contact us
Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC.
Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.