Underwriter, Large Commercial

Come join **Home Trust Company** as a **Underwriter, Large Commercial**in our Commercial lending team

Home Trust Company has developed a track record of success as Canada’s leading alternative lender, employing nearly 800 people in our Toronto headquarters and branches across the country. Building on the demonstrated strength of its core residential mortgage lending business, the Company also offers complementary lending services, as well as highly competitive deposit investment products, through Oaken Financial. Our culture has been shaped by the passion and integrity of our people. Home Trust is a private company.

**FIRST THING - WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?**
We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, passionate, and driven to execute with excellence

**WE CARE ABOUT OUR EMPLOYEES WELL-BEING, WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Base salary, with yearly incentive performance bonus
- Three (3) weeks of vacation, an additional six (6) flex days (sick or personal) in addition to statutory holidays
- Comprehensive benefit packages, offered through Manulife
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) up to 8% contribution program & employer match
- $1000 Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discounts; phone plans, gym membership, Toronto Bike Share and many retailer discounts offered through WorkPerks
- Education Assistance program

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
Commercial Underwriting provides a high level of expertise in the administration of HTC’s commercial mortgage underwriting business. It is responsible for the origination and administration of new and existing loans and for ensuring the adherence of commercial credit policy, standards and guidelines, while fostering a culture of respect, trust and integrity.

- Adhere to applicable compliance obligations including Privacy, Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing and internal Anti-Fraud Policy requirements
- File Unusual Transaction Reports as applicable to fulfil individual employee obligations to detect and deter financial crimes activity. Maintain consistent, objective and sound risk assessments in a high volume, service-oriented environment
- Make prudent credit decisions on complex mortgage files
- Negotiate loan terms according to assessed risk and to meet the interests of the client and Home Trust
- Prepare files and recommend mortgage deals for final approval
- Issue mortgage commitment according to negotiated and approved terms
- Work effectively with all internal business partners to improve underwriting systems to maximize effectiveness and achieve excellence
- Remain current on latest developments within industry and market trends to secure competitive advantage

**WHAT WE REQUIRE**:

- Authorized to work in Canada
- Post secondary degree or diploma required (University degree preferred) in related area
- Certification(s)/Designation(s) preferred
- 3-5 years with mortgage lending
- Strong understanding of commercial mortgage products
- Proficient in adjudicating credit, reviewing and assessing third party reports
- Problem solving - exceptional
- Time management, highly organized
- Accountable/ accepting responsibility
- Analytical thinking
- Multi-tasking in fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Proactive/ takes initiative/ self starter
- Communication (verbal and written) - excellent
- MS Office Suite - proficient
- Excel - advanced
- Loan adjudication software

**PREREQUISITE**: Maintain a positive supportive attitude, help to maintain an inclusive and supportive company culture

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