Jonathan Bridges
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Accomplished mortgage professional with extensive expertise in CRM systems and a deep understanding of the mortgage market. Demonstrates a strong capability for multi-tasking and a result-oriented approach, ensuring compliance with lending regulations and delivering independent market advice. Proficient in sales, mortgage brokering, and bridging finance, with a proven track record in residential mortgage loans and referral strategy development. CeMAP qualified, offering comprehensive knowledge of mortgage products and credit report interpretation to drive successful outcomes. Committed to leveraging skills in regulatory compliance and sales expertise to advance within the financial services sector.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1983
1983
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Mortgage consultant
John Charcol
London, London
2025.01 - 2026.02
- Handled complex cases efficiently, reducing processing time significantly.
- Established viability and creditworthiness, analysing financial statements, credits and payment history.
- Updated knowledge regularly to provide the latest information on mortgage products and services.
- Whole of Market mortgage advice across all sectors including:- Expats. Foreign Nationals, Buy to Let and Residential and Adverse Credit Mortgage clients.
Mortgage broker
Pinnacle Finance
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
2025.01 - 2025.08
- Developed strong client relationships for trust and satisfaction.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all operations, maintaining professional standards.
- Whole of Market advice to Expats and Foreign Nationals form all over the world.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of mortgages; delivered personalised service.
Specialist Mortgage Consultant
Expat Mortgage UK
London, London
2022.01 - 2024.08
- Increased client satisfaction by providing specialised support and advice.
- Advising and arranging Mortgages for British Ex Pats and International Clients, looking to purchase in the UK.
- Whole of Market mortgage advise on both Buy to Let and Residential Mortgage applications.
- Followed up on applications to gather missing information an clarification on client requirements and financial records.
- Managed a portfolio of high-value clients by providing tailored mortgage advice.
Education
A-Levels - Science in Society
King James's College
Henley on Thames, OxfordshireSkills
- Experience with CRM systems
- Mortgage market awareness
- Multi-Tasking capability
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Lending regulations understanding
- Result-Oriented approach
- Knowledge of mortgage products
- Sales expertise
- Mortgage brokering
- Bridging Finance
- Residential mortgage loans
- Referral strategy
- CeMAP qualified
- Independent market advice
- Credit report interpretation
Certification
CeMap Qualified
Financial Planning Certificate levels 1,2 & 3
Timeline
Mortgage consultant
John Charcol
2025.01 - 2026.02
Mortgage broker
Pinnacle Finance
2025.01 - 2025.08
Specialist Mortgage Consultant
Expat Mortgage UK
2022.01 - 2024.08
A-Levels - Science in Society
King James's College