Just Mortgages appoints Divisional Sales Director

Mortgage broker, Just Mortgages has announced the appointment of Ray Rodrigo as Divisional Sales Director.

Rodrigo has be tasked with growing his team of employed mortgage advisers, supporting Felicity J. Lord estate agency branches across London. He has more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage market and financial services to support them in their day-to-day duties and their ongoing development – ensuring clients receive a first class service in the process.

Rodrigo began his career with Barclays, serving in management roles throughout his seven-and-a-half year tenure. As area mortgage manager, Ray was responsible for nine consultants, a loans team and two branches. He was headhunted to join HBOS plc where he quickly climbed the ranks from area mortgage manager to city manager and later area manager – a role where he regularly received top ratings and awards throughout his 12-year spell.

John Phillips, CEO of Just Mortgages and Spicerhaart, said “Our employed division continues to be a high-performing part of our business, full of tremendous talent. Adding Ray to the team with his wealth of knowledge and experience is a great result and he will be a valuable resource to our advisers. Plus, his experience in mentoring and recruitment will be important too as Just Mortgages remains the destination for ambitious advisers.

“Whether it’s employed, self-employed or Just Wealth, we want to set our advisers on the path to success, enabling them to achieve their full potential. Alongside regular learning and development opportunities and a wealth of practical support, we surround all our advisers with an experienced management team that have stood in their shoes and can support them in their ongoing development. It’s certainly an exciting time to join Just Mortgages.”