Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Residential - Montréal, Canada - First National Financial

First National Financial

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Working together to be our best
First National is Canada's largest non-bank lender, originating and servicing both commercial and residential mortgages since 1988.

Over the past thirty years, we have been committed to hiring the best and brightest with over 1,000 proud team members.

Through cooperation, ongoing coaching, development opportunities and a culture that celebrates both hard work and teamwork, First National team members are supported to lead, learn and grow.

We are hiring an Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Residential Underwriting

Reporting To:
Manager, Residential Underwriting

**Full-Time/Part

Time**: Fulltime

Posting Date:
June 5, 2023

Closing Date:
June 16, 2023

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 5

Office Location:
Montreal Great location Steps away from the main public transit station

What we offer:

Highly competitive compensation package which includes, base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities

Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment

The Opportunity:

Establishes and maintains positive relationships with mortgage brokers to build loyalty to the Company
Maintains positive relationships with external partners such as mortgage insurers, appraisers, title insurance companies, and solicitors
Interacts with mortgage brokers for the collection of all required documents to satisfy mortgage commitment conditions
Reviews and verifies accuracy of required documentation related to income, down payment and the property using sound due diligence and in compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines prior to signing off on any mortgage conditions or documents, where applicable
Escalates any documentation issues to the Underwriter for review and sign off
Documents clear and complete notes within the mortgage underwriting system
Responds to all inquiries within established turnaround times
Adhere to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met.

The Requirements Needed:

Completed postsecondary education or equivalent work experience required
Previous experience within Financial Services sector preferred
Previous experience within Mortgage industry an asset
Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment required
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
Strong aptitude for service excellence
Ability to deal with conflict
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Strong organizational and time management skills
Positive team player
Fully competent in working with basic PC software and working knowledge of the suite of Microsoft office products
Ability to manage pressure in an environment of high volume processing with tight turnaround times
Written and spoken French is required
Strong written and spoken English is an asset

Why join First National?

Bright open concept office environment
Large kitchens with a coffee and latte maker to enjoy at no cost
Supportive teamwork focused environment
Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
Ongoing social events throughout the year
Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success

First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

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