Paradigm Mortgage Services has appointed Nick Delawa as business development director, with responsibility for London and the South East as the network continues to expand its support for member firms.
Delawa (pictured) joins with immediate effect and will focus on winning new member firms while also working with existing businesses on growth, strategy and wider use of Paradigm’s mortgage, protection and compliance offering.
The appointment adds to a series of recent senior team changes at Paradigm, including the arrival of Louise Weiss as head of sales, the promotion of Tom Hunt to business development director and the appointment of Daniel Davenport as business insights & team manager.
Delawa joins from Stonebridge, where he worked as a compliance risk auditor with a remit covering regulatory oversight, audit management and support for firms seeking to meet FCA requirements.
His previous experience also includes roles in mortgage advice and underwriting, giving him a broad view of the commercial and regulatory pressures facing intermediary firms.
Richard Howes, managing director of Paradigm Mortgage Services, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Nick to Paradigm. He brings a wealth of experience across compliance, advice and distribution support, which will be of real value to both our business and our member firms.
“His background means he understands the regulatory and commercial pressures advisers are facing, and he is well placed to support firms as they look to grow, adapt and continue to deliver good outcomes for their clients.
“This appointment, alongside our recent senior hires and promotions, reflects our continued investment in the team and our commitment to providing the highest levels of support to our members.”
Delawa said: “I am very pleased to be joining a highly-experienced and skilled team at Paradigm. The business has a strong reputation for supporting advisers and firms, and I look forward to working closely with members, helping them identify the array of opportunities we offer to help them grow and strengthen their businesses.”
Paradigm said the latest hire forms part of its wider effort to strengthen its senior leadership team and deepen support for member firms across its core advice, compliance and protection services.
