Senior Underwriter, Insurance Lending Solutions

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Equitable Bank Full time

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our Insurance Lending Solutions team at Equitable Bank. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assessing the credit worthiness of commercial and individual borrowers, while adhering to our lending guidelines and policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess credit applications and provide recommendations and approvals within designated limits.
  • Ensure that approved deals close as scheduled and as efficiently as possible, by following up on outstanding conditions/documents and ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of whole life insurance policies, including their structure, functionality, and impact on the credit portfolio.
  • Deliver exceptional customer-centric service to internal and external stakeholders, and participate in sales meetings as required.
  • Mentor team members on credit adjudication and compliance practices.
  • Actively engage in team efforts and support colleagues.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism in all interactions.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor junior employees.
  • Autonomous decision making on files of greater complexity.
  • Post-secondary education in business or finance.
  • In-depth knowledge of commercial underwriting and financial statements analysis.
  • Proficient underwriting skills, with a minimum of 2-4 years of commercial lending experience.
  • Insurance lending experience preferred.
  • Exposure to and knowledge of whole life insurance products is highly preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess credit applications holistically.
  • Sound knowledge of AML & ATF practices.
  • Excellent time management, analytical and problem-solving skills, able to handle multiple competing priorities.
  • Ability to make decisions under pressure and thrive in a constantly changing environment.
  • Excellent relationship building skills.
  • Knowledge of fraud risk in the credit and insurance industries and the ability to address concerns relating to suspected misrepresentation.
  • A desire and willingness to join a growing team and evolving product.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (mainly MS Word and Excel).
  • CFA/CPA as well as the ability to speak Mandarin would be an asset.

What We Offer

  • Competitive discretionary bonus.
  • Market leading RRSP match program.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan.
  • Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one.
  • Generous vacation policy, personal days, and even a moving day.
  • Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues.
  • Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program.
  • A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience.


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