Associate Mortgage Underwriter Third Party Residential Underwriting – BMO Broker Edge

OverviewWorking together to be our bestReporting To: Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting – BMBEHours of Work: 8:30 – 5:00Downtown Toronto — Great location, steps away from the main public transit stationThe OpportunityThe Third Party Residential Underwriting Division, as a Division of First National Financial provides underwriting expertise and services on behalf of other financial institutions to the Canadian Mortgage Broker channel.Reporting to the Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting, the Associate Mortgage Underwriter supports the underwriting and credit decision process by reviewing all required documentation and applying sound due diligence. The Associate Mortgage Underwriter is responsible for escalating any inaccuracies, issues, or items that are incomplete and potentially present risk to the Company.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesEstablishes and maintains positive relationships with mortgage brokers to build loyalty to the CompanyMaintains positive relationships with external partners such as mortgage insurers, appraisers, title insurance companies, and solicitorsInteracts with mortgage brokers for the collection of all required documents to satisfy mortgage commitment conditionsReviews 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 applicableEscalates any documentation issues to the Underwriter for review and sign offDocuments clear and complete notes within the mortgage underwriting systemResponds to all inquiries within established turnaround timesAdhere to policies / procedures to ensure AML requirements are metSkills and AttributesStrong aptitude for service excellenceAbility to build and maintain positive relationshipsStrong communication skills—both written and verbalAbility to deal with conflictAnalytical skillsAttention to detailStrong organizational and time management skillsPositive team playerFully competent in working with basic PC software and working knowledge of the suite of Microsoft Office productsAbility to manage pressure in an environment of high volume processing with tight turnaround timesEducation / Certification / Experience RequirementsCompleted post-secondary education or equivalent work experience requiredPrevious experience within Financial Services sector preferredPrevious experience within Mortgage industry an assetCompletion of Mortgage Agent Course and / or FSRA License an assetWorking knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment requiredIn accordance with the FSRA, if a successful candidate is not already licensed, upon starting with First National, they will be registered for the applicable educational courses and upon successful completion of the exam, First National will register them with FSRA to complete the licensing process.The team you will joinFirst 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.If you are ready to join First National’s dynamic team, while working hard and having fun doing it, we invite you to apply online and let us know how you can be part of our success story.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.First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at .We would like to thank all applications for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.#FNLOON #J-18808-Ljbffr