Stellar Select

Stellar Select, specialist recruitment in mortgages and financial services

Stellar Select is a British recruitment agency focused on the mortgage and financial services sectors, operating in both lending and banking. The firm presents itself as a specialist in the field and works with candidates seeking employment and with organisations that need to bring in qualified professionals.

The company states that it has its own candidate database and can advertise its clients' vacancies on the UK's leading job platforms. Its activity covers permanent and temporary recruitment.

Areas of specialisation

The site details the categories on which it focuses its activity:

• Underwriting
• Loan servicing
• Loan origination
• Business development
• Arrears management

The firm states that it specialises in the recruitment of underwriting profiles and that it frequently finds new roles for this type of professional.

Services for candidates

For those seeking employment, the agency assesses the candidate's suitability for current and future roles with its clients and offers career advice. Those interested can register, create an account, set up job alerts and submit their CV through the site.

Services for companies

For employers, Stellar Select presents itself as a recruitment partner that draws on its candidate database and on advertising vacancies on UK job platforms. The company states that its clients include the country's leading financial institutions.

Background and team

The firm was founded in 2005 by Rosa Hilmi and Cem Hilmi, with the stated aim of offering a personalised, bespoke service to candidates and clients in the mortgage sector at a time of strong market growth. Rosa Hilmi had previously worked as a director at a City of London-based financial recruitment firm.

The management team comprises Rosa Hilmi as managing director, Cem Hilmi as director, Demetrio Marquez as operations manager, Rhiannon Justice as recruitment and development manager, Billie Casimir as recruitment administrator and Ruhul Alam as recruitment executive.

Vacancies and geographic presence

The site shows recent job offers in locations such as North Hertfordshire, Warrington, London, Fleet (Hampshire), Kent, Borehamwood, Watford and Hampshire, with arrangements combining on-site, hybrid and remote work depending on the role. Examples published include mortgage underwriter, broker support, paraplanner, mortgage advisor, full stack developer, performance and development manager, business development manager and customer relationship officer roles.

The company holds REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) accreditation and maintains its registered office in Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire.

Location and contact

Stellar Select Ltd. East Wing, Goffs Oak House, Goffs Lane, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 5GE · Phone: 0333 1234 101 · Email: admin@stellarselect.co.uk · Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:30