Job Description

About The Role



Let's grow together!



A Platinum Investors in People employer and an award-winning UK bank, focused on growth. Our customers include savers and businesses across the UK and, working together, we use our specialist expertise to help them achieve their ambitions and build a sustainable future. If you're an experienced mortgage underwriter looking for an opportunity to grow in a friendly environment, we're looking for you!



We have an exciting vacancy a Roving BTL Mortgage Underwriter located in and around North of the country.



We're flexible, inclusive, committed to your wellbeing and passionate about you reaching your potential. Let's grow together ...



What you'll be doing



Based within several of our intermediary firms, you be assessing complex BTL applications Working closely with the new lending director, operations manager and sales team to build solid working relationships with key broker firms Maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders including underwriters, surveyors, legal and credit risk. Working promptly and with pace to manage a pipeline of cases through to offer whilst maintaining risk appetite and quality Dealing with queries and enquiries effectively, accurately, and professionally, delivering excellent customer service

About You



What you'll bring to the team



Strong ability to use initiative, working independently and as part of a team Solid understanding of complex BTL mortgage products, underwriting processes, and risk assessment Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation Proven experience in building and maintaining good working relationships with brokers and other parties Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Even if you don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. At Paragon, we value diversity and we're excited to hear from passionate individuals like you! If you're ready to contribute to the team, please apply.



Further information on the role can be found in the Purpose and Performance Profile (PPP), which is downloadable on this page.



Working hours



Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm (1 hour lunch)



4 days of work at mortgage broker offices in the North, 1 day home based.



Inclusion



As a Disability Confident Employer, we want to ensure that our vacancies are accessible for everyone. If you have a disability, long term health condition or are neurodiverse and need us to adjust our recruitment process please get in touch with our recruitment team.



About Us



What can we offer you?

Generous Holiday Allowance:

Starting from 25 days and climbing to 30, you also get to enjoy a day off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a week's leave

Share Save Scheme:

Annually, you have the opportunity to buy shares in Paragon at a discounted rate

Profit Related Pay:

We share some of our annual profit with our eligible employees

Pension Plan:

We contribute up to 10% of your annual salary towards your pension

Family Friendly policies:

We offer enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatment

Employee Discounts:

Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring and more

Volunteering Day:

Contribute to causes you care about with one volunteering day per year

Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover



Be flexible



We promote flexibility around how and where we work so that you can achieve a healthier work-life balance. We operate hybrid working, splitting our week between the office and home.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome diversity and care about inclusion. That's why we want you to be your whole self at work. We believe an inclusive workplace is good for each of us, great for our customers and better for our business. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network meets regularly to share challenges, experience, and ideas to build a more equal, diverse, and inclusive business.



Be heard



We listen to your point of view, with our People Forum and regular employee surveys making sure you can use your voice and influence our future.



Be well



We will give you access to a range of tools and resources to support your wellbeing. This will include a digital GP service via our free Employee Assistance Programme, access to our Wellbeing team to connect you with the help you need to get more out of life and our Vitality at Work programme to provide you with discounted gym membership, fitness equipment and another multitude of wellbeing services.



Be better



We want you to reach your potential and, as a Platinum Investors in People employer, we'll encourage you to learn and develop by building a personalised development plan together with your manager.