West Brom recruits national manager

Richard Scott takes up the role, reporting to Paul Field, divisional director of residential lending.

Richard has responsibility for further strengthening the society’s presence in the intermediary mortgage market, where it has developed a strong reputation as a buy to let lender. Richard will take charge of the West Brom’s team of business development managers and key account managers.

Richard has more than 18 years experience in the financial services industry, most recently with Alliance & Leicester Plc. Prior to that he was intermediary sales manager with the Stroud & Swindon Building Society, and held a sales role with the Chelsea Building Society.

Paul Field, divisional director of residential lending said: “I’m delighted to welcome Richard to the West Brom. As a balance sheet lender, we want to further strengthen our position in the intermediary mortgage market and have ambitious growth plans for the future. Richard’s wealth of experience means he will be able to hit the deck running and make an immediate impact in his new role. I wish him every success for the future.”

Richard Scott said of his new role: “The West Brom is recognised not only as being one of the leading buy to let lenders but also an intermediary lender which is utilising technology to maximum effect. This is a fantastic opportunity and I’m delighted to be taking responsibility for developing the West Brom’s presence in the intermediary mortgage market.”