High Net Worth Underwriter at Together Money

Cheadle, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Underwriting, High Net Worth lending, Financial analysis, Statutory accounts interpretation, Mortgage underwriting, Secured loans, KYC, AML, PEP, Tax planning knowledge, Asset-Based Lending, Risk assessment, Portfolio management, Stakeholder communication, FCA MCOB compliance

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Benefits of working at Together 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays Free access to company holiday homes Buy & sell holidays Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus Matched pension contribution Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance Life assurance and Critical illness cover Travel season ticket loans and Ride to work scheme Free local gym access Local bar / restaurant discounts ––––––––––––– Company Description We’re Together. For over 50 years, we’ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can’t or won’t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 900 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book. Job Description As a High Net Worth Underwriter, we are looking for someone who is capable of unpicking complex financial webs to prove a customer can afford their debt. Allowing you to accurately underwrite, mandate and complete mortgage and secured loan applications for High Net Worth individuals as part of our Premier Service. Focusing on service delivery by following group lending criteria, policies and procedures, you will proactively manage customer and broker relationships whilst delivering a seamless level of service to increase future business. As a High Net Worth Underwriter, we are looking for someone to: Interpret full statutory accounts (Ltd/LLP), specifically tracking how money moves between entities via dividends, director loans, and management charges Reconstruct net income from diverse streams (trading profits, vesting, and carried interest) and assessing its long-term sustainability through multi-year trend analysis and stress testing Have working knowledge of UK personal and corporate tax (S455, SA302s, and dividend vs. salary) to understand how tax planning impacts actual cash flow Be familiar with trusts, holding companies, and offshore vehicles is essential to identify who truly controls the wealth and the feasibility of repatriating funds Navigate FCA MCOB rules regarding HNW exemptions and modified affordability Be able to accurately triage clients against HNW definitions (£300k+ income / £3m+ net assets) and distinguish between income-based underwriting and Asset-Based Lending (ABL) Understand how various assets (from private equity to fine art) generate liquidity or future "exit events Be able to justify policy exceptions and identify "early warning signals" within a client’s portfolio, such as concentration risk or high leverage Qualifications Essential Exposure to HNW/Private Banking underwriting or specialist lending with modified affordability Familiarity with KYC/AML/PEP nuances for HNW (complex ownership, source of wealth/source of funds checks) Demonstrable track record assessing dividend/loan account income and reading statutory accounts Commercial pragmatism with control: balances risk with customer outcome; knows when to say no but starts with a desire to see how we can structure a deal within appetite Can‑do, hands‑on. Willing to “roll sleeves up” in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment Communicates clearly and confidently, adapting style for brokers, valuers, solicitors, senior colleagues and HNW customers Desirable Cases with cross‑border income/assets and FX conversion to GBP Experience interacting with accountants/tax advisers and challenging assumptions If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role. Additional Information ––––––––––––– Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. Click here for more information on our Recruitment Process Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. #TMHP Working Hours: Standard (09:00am-17:30pm) Department: Underwriting Office or Field Based: Office Based (Cheadle, SK8 3GW) Contract type: Permanent

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Responsibilities

The High Net Worth Underwriter will evaluate complex financial profiles to mandate and complete mortgage and secured loan applications for high-net-worth individuals. They will manage relationships with brokers and customers while ensuring all lending decisions align with group policies and FCA regulations.