Mortgage Officer – Kilkenny
Location: Kilkenny
Sector: Financial Services
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: DOE | Pension | Company Days | EAP
Our client, one of Ireland’s largest and most progressive community credit unions, is currently seeking an experienced Mortgage Officer to join their team in Kilkenny.
With a strong and growing membership base of over 70,000 members, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated mortgage professional to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong community focus and ambitious growth plans.
The Role
Reporting to the Lending Team Leader, the Mortgage Officer will play a key role within the Lending Team, managing the full mortgage lifecycle while delivering an exceptional member experience.
This role will suit a candidate who combines strong mortgage expertise with a proactive, member-focused approach and the ability to contribute strategically to the growth of the mortgage portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Manage mortgage applications from initial enquiry through to approval and drawdown
Package and present mortgage applications for Credit Approval
Maintain and manage the mortgage back book
Support the continuous improvement of mortgage processes, policies, and procedures
Provide a high standard of service to members across multiple channels (in-person, phone, online)
Support leadership activities within the Lending Department, including training and mentoring colleagues
Work with the Lending Team Leader to develop and deliver a Mortgage Action Plan
Build local market awareness and generate mortgage leads in collaboration with Business Development
Develop strong relationships with local auctioneers, solicitors, and developers
Support Personal, Community, and Business Loan applications as required
Complete associated administrative and organisational duties
Candidate Requirements
Full QFA qualification (essential)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Mortgage Sales and Credit
Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
High level of customer service and member-focused approach
Strong communication, organisation, and planning skills
Confident IT and presentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to new initiatives
Desirable
Previous experience within a Credit Union or financial services organisation
What’s on Offer
Competitive benefits package including Pension, Company Days, and Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to join a highly respected, community-driven organisation
Long-term career development within a growing lending function
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Joanne Haberlin or call Osborne Recruitment on 051 364 134
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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