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Your March ’25 update from AMI Chief Executive Stephanie Charman

AMI Chief Executive Stephanie Charman summarises a hectic March, with FCA updates and ongoing AMI work...

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Could you be the next AMI Chief Executive?

As outgoing AMI Chief Executive Robert Sinclair prepares to enjoy his retirement, could you be the person to take on the role?

As Chief Executive of The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, you would be reporting to the AMI Chair, and working with the wider AMI Board to devise and implement the AMI strategy, secure policy outcomes favourable to members (whilst paying special attention to consumer outcomes), lead the AMI team and manage the company finances. Read on for the full job description, including Core Accountabilities and Key Knowledge and Skills required for this demanding yet rewarding role.

N.B. This job description is non-contractual and provided for guidance only. It will be amended from time to time in accordance with the changing needs of AMI and commensurate with the skills of the post holder.

If you would like to apply for the Chief Executive role please send your CV together with a covering letter to amichair@coreco.co.uk by no later than Friday 27th September.

The AMI Chief Executive has five core accountabilities: strategy, policy, stakeholder relations, team leadership and financial management. Click on each of the accountabilities to find out more.

  • Deliver the vision, development and implementation of an AMI strategy working in conjunction with the Board, and with the support of the Chair, Executive Committee and AMI team.
  • Respond to the needs of AMI’s current members and position AMI to meet the needs of potential future members.
  • Horizon scan to ensure the intermediary sector can remain relevant and grow in size, market share and impact.
  • Understand and react to changing market dynamics which include, regulatory, technologically, economically and politically, and incorporate them into the AMI strategy.
  • Devise AMI policy, working with the Chair, AMI Board and member groups.
  • Provide timely evaluation and analysis of technical consultative documents, including those from regulators, and developing the AMI response.
  • Advise on and draft proposals, as part of developing the Association’s policy toward regulation and technical issues affecting members.
  • Review and produce summaries on government and parliamentary publications, identifying implications for AMI and AMI members.
  • Assess and analyse all outputs from the FCA/PRA to protect and inform the membership.
  • Review and assess policy documents and policy statements made by aligned and adjacent Trade Bodies/Associations, to ensure Members’ views are acknowledgedand not compromised by unintended consequences.
  • Contribute toward and produce member newsflashes and guidance notes on topical issues.
  • Ensure an active current social media presence reflecting sector needs.
  • Produce articles and briefings to appear in the trade or national press, in order to inform the industry and promote AMI and its membership.
  • Speak at AMI seminars, member events and industry conferences.
  • Act as an ambassador for the mortgage intermediary community to all major stakeholders including: government, politicians, civil servants, regulators and policy-maker groups.
  • Respond to, and build the reputation of the mortgage intermediary community with; the media, consumer groups and those who seek to comment on the actions of the industry.
  • Build effective relationships with stakeholders at a personal and professional level, both formally and informally – including attending and hosting industry events, dinners etc.
  • Maintain regular contact with,  and build constructive relationships with; regulators, professional bodies, other trade bodies and professionals working in the mortgage field.
  • Be responsible for the functioning of; the AMI Board, the AFB member board, the Regulatory Risk Forum, the Industry Contact Group, the Protection Specialist Group and others as required on occasion.
  • Use the suite of web-sites owned by AMI, its research capabilities and the Viewpoint brand to further the aims of the intermediary community.
  • Lead and develop the AMI team in the context of delivering the strategy and policy as set by the Board, and ensure cohesive working relationships.
  • Manage the performance of the AMI team, ensuring targets are met.
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development, both personally and as a leader.
  • Lead by example and by serving those who work for you, and with you.
  • Ensure the team represents a diverse range of thought, so as to fully represent a diverse intermediary community.
  • Ensure the delivery of annual, approved budgets and deliver approved Annual Accounts.
  • Meet AMI’s income targets and develop and deliver new sources of income.
  • Agree with member firms their correct membership costs, in accordance with the agreed fees policy.
  • Manage costs in a proportionate and effective way.
  • Ensure all Companies House, Inland Revenue, ICO and other company legal requirements are met.

The job holder will in addition undertake other duties as required, in-line with the overall job purpose and commensurate with the skills of the post holder. The successful candidate will also undertake training and professional development as required, and maintain an up-to-date record of continuous professional .

Key Knowledge & Skills

The post of AMI Chief Executive is a high profile and public one. It demands a person of good judgement and swift thinking. A person at ease in all circles of the industry is required: from politicians to small member firms. The person must be comfortable mixing on a social as well as business level. In addition, the post-holder must demonstrate:

  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the regulatory, risk and compliance framework within the financial services industry.
  • Technical and practical knowledge of the mortgage sector to a high level.
  • Comprehension of the commercial implications of change on firms in the sector.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with outstanding listening ability.
  • Well developed drafting skills, and the ability to summarise and communicate complex technical information.
  • Ability to plan research.
  • I.T. literacy.
  • Good numeracy and analytical skills, including the ability to analyse statistical and financial information.
  • Sound understanding of policy and policy development, and the practical application of policies in a commercial environment.
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop constructive relationships with colleagues, AMI members and professional contacts.
  • Experience in leading a small, highly skilled and motivated team of subject matter experts.
  • Adept at public speaking, presenting, and dealing with the media.

If you think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and would like to apply for the Chief Executive role, please send your CV together with a covering letter to amichair@coreco.co.uk by no later than Friday 27th September.

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all of its employees and job applicants equally. We invite and encourage applications from all faiths, social, and ethnic backgrounds.

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AMI is the trading name of The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries Limited which is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales under the Companies Acts with number 7982341. Our registered address is Celixir House, Stratford Business & Technology Park, Innovation Way, Banbury Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7GZ.

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