Associate Mortgage Underwriter

OverviewAssociate Mortgage Underwriter role at First National Financial LP. Reporting To: Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting. Employment type: Full-time. Location: Vancouver, BC. Salary range: $48,842 - $73,262. Posting Date: January 6, 2026. Closing Date: January 20, 2026. Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.The OpportunityThe Associate Mortgage Underwriter supports the underwriting and credit decision process by reviewing all required documentation and applying sound due diligence. The Associate Mortgage Underwriter escalates any inaccuracies, issues, or incomplete items that may present risk to the Company. The Third Party Residential Underwriting Division provides underwriting expertise and services on behalf of other financial institutions to the Canadian Mortgage Broker channel.How You Will ContributeEstablishes 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 the 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 timesAdheres to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are metThe Experience You NeedCompleted 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 BCFSA/RECA License an assetWorking knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment requiredThe Requirements NeededStrong 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 timesWorking Environment and Physical DemandsOffice environmentPeriods of high volume with tight timelinesLong periods of stationary position/sittingProlonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)Long periods of time in viewing a computer screenMulti-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer programBenefitsCompetitive compensationComprehensive benefits program (Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)Extensive training programs to set our employees up for successModern office environment conducive to collaborationSupportive teamwork cultureOpportunities to give back to the communities through charity-focused eventsWorking NoticeWe would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this vacancy; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Equal OpportunityFirst 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, disability, sexual orientation and any other category protected by law. We support requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at accessibility@firstnational.ca should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr