Mortgage Analyst, Residential Underwriting

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 a Mortgage Analyst, Residential Underwriting

**Reporting To**: Manager, Residential Underwriting

**Full-Time/Part
- Time**: Full-time

**Posting Date**: November 4, 2021

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

**Grade**: 6

**Office Location**: Montreal/ Hybrid 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 Insurers where applicable to complete credit lending decisions
- Ensures due diligence has been completed prior to signing off on any mortgage conditions or documents, where applicable
- Prepares and issues mortgage commitments with appropriate conditions within established service level agreements/turnaround times
- Stays current with latest industry knowledge, competition, and market trends

**The Requirements Needed**:

- Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum 2 years previous mortgage underwriting experience required
- Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment required
- Ability to manage and resolve conflict
- Strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational and time management skills
- Positive team player with desire and ability to mentor others
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Bilingualism (French, English) required - interactions with English-speaking customers or partners

Why join First National?
- 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.

FNUWQC