Meet the Team

A specialist mortgages man since 2005, moving from admin to placement, then underwriting and now managing the Brilliant team. Darren has always enjoyed specialist mortgages, helping those who believe buying their dream property is unreachable.

Darren enjoys socialising with friends and family, gaming and playing and watching football whenever he can. 

Kieran joined Brilliant Solutions in 2018 and has enjoyed his time in Bridging & Commercial ever since.

He is a big football fan and follows his beloved Swansea City.  Kieran likes to relax to some classic Britpop with his 3 chihuahuas. 

Kieran is always there to help and feels there is no job too small and certainly no job too big!

After 20 years in construction Drew joined Brilliant in early 2019.  Drew has always been interested in financial services.  Drew quotes "This role gives me the chance to put my knowledge to a different use in our bridging, development and commercial team".

Drew enjoys spending time with those around him, Formula 1, golf and reptiles too. 

Justin has spent over 30 years in financial services qualifying with Nationwide Building Society, holding national business development roles within the commercial sectors for High St Banks. Justin possesses numerous industry qualifications. Justin brings experience, knowledge to further develop the Brilliant brand and proposition.

In his spare time Justin also has a passion for motorbikes and good food & wine. He is a lifelong supporter of Cardiff City FC. 

Nicky has previously been in banking for 10 years with Lloyds then TSB.  Nicky has always been motivated by great client outcomes and finds working with brokers on secured loans really rewarding.

Nicky enjoys spending time with his wife and children and loves good food, especially accompanied by a few drinks.

Having spent 13 years working in finance, primarily specialising in personal loans, Andrew always had an interest in the Mortgage sector and joined Brilliant in early 2020. Andrew enjoys working with brokers and developing relationships.

Andrew is a true football fan and a long-suffering Newcastle United supporter. He also loves music and playing the guitar.

Katie has been in the 2nd charge industry since 2014 and has always enjoyed helping clients achieve their goals. A happy client outcome is the best feeling. She strongly feels that 2nd charge mortgages are amazing products and really can be the better option for a client, depending on their situation of course.

Katie is from Lincolnshire, having also lived in other places such as Hertfordshire, Dorset, Marbella and was even born in America.

Katie is kept occupied in her spare time with her 3 year old and partner and is partial to a glass (or more) of white.

Beccy has been a second charge advisor for the last 7 and a half years, gaining her CeMAP qualification in April 2016. Beccy likes building relationships with clients and brokers and likes to see things through.

In her spare time, Beccy enjoys spending time with her family and 3 cats and going to the theatre.

Seaneen has worked in the financial industry since 2016 and particularly enjoys the specialist mortgages sector.  Seaneen said it is because it allows her to build relationships with both lenders and brokers and really make a difference.

In her spare time, Seaneen enjoys spending time with her family and her pug, Daisy.  

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Cushla has been in finance since 2015 but particularly enjoys her role at Brilliant, as a mortgage specialist.  Cushla said "it allows me to build strong & lasting relationships with colleagues and brokers".

When not working Cushla is at the gym or spending time with her daughter who is her pride and joy.

Luke is originally from Nottingham and has spent the last 10 years working in E-Commerce but has always wanted to work in finance. Luke attained his CeMAP in 2020 and has not looked back since!
He particularly loves his role at Brilliant as it allows him to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.

Luke spends his spare time either surfing, snowboarding, cycling or watching F1.

Ann joined Brilliant Solutions in 2021 after working in different work sectors ranging from Prisons, Law and Care, but is excited to further her finance knowledge in the world of specialist mortgages in Bridging and Commercial.

Ann spends her free time gaming, spending time with family and looking after all her reptiles. 

We are recruiting for an opportunity to work in our dynamic team here at Brilliant.  Get in touch and find out how we can help you make the most of your skills and drive your career forward. 

We are recruiting for an opportunity to work in our dynamic Team here at Brilliant.  Get in touch and find out how we can help you make the most of your skills and drive your career forward. 

We are recruiting for an opportunity to work in our dynamic Team here at Brilliant.  Get in touch and find out how we can help you make the most of your skills and drive your career forward. 

We are recruiting for an opportunity to work in our dynamic team here at Brilliant.  Get in touch and find out how we can help you make the most of your skills and drive your career forward.