Trainee / Mortgage Executive

Our client is seeking a Trainee / Mortgage Executive to join their Operations Department. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will be responsible for managing mortgage loan processes and ensuring timely and accurate completion of mortgage transactions for the business Mortgage Fund. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams and with external professionals to maintain high service standards while adhering to regulatory and risk management requirements.

Job Duties:

• Take ownership of mortgage loan processes, including additional advances, renewals, repayments, and other transactions.
• Assess borrower and property-related information to ensure compliance with lending criteria, regulatory requirements, and risk management policies.
• Review and analyse mortgage-related documentation for accuracy, risk factors, and regulatory adherence, submitting findings to the Credit Committee.
• Process mortgage loan applications from the front office and manage renewal and repayment requests from client services.
• Instruct solicitors, valuers, and other external parties to act on the Fund’s behalf, ensuring smooth and accurate transaction handling.
• Oversee loan completion processes and manage loan recovery where necessary, ensuring transactions are executed accurately and on time.
• Ensure transactions align with the Fund’s credit risk and financial crime policies and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Job Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external professionals.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with the initiative to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience in lending (ideally residential mortgage-backed lending) is desirable but not essential; transferable skills and a willingness to learn are welcome.

What You’ll Love:

This role offers the opportunity to manage and oversee a range of mortgage-related transactions while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. The role provides exposure to a dynamic and evolving sector, allowing for growth and development. The company also supports professional qualifications and offers an inclusive working environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their unique skills and values to contribute to the overall success of the organisation.

Could this be the right opportunity for you? If this opportunity sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you. Our friendly and experienced recruitment team is here to answer your questions, offer guidance and support you throughout the process. Simply submit your CV in confidence, and our Candidate Manager will arrange for one of our consultants to get in touch to organise an initial meeting, either face to face, via Microsoft Teams or by telephone, whichever suits you best. We look forward to getting to know you and learning more about what you’re looking for.