Bilingual Manager, Multi-unit Underwriting

**Job Requisition ID**: 9518

**Position Status**: Permanent Full Time

**Position Type**:Hybrid

**Office Location**:Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

**Travel Requirement**: Travel not required

**Language Designation**: Bilingual

**Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak)**: CBC

**Salary**: Our salaries generally range from $ 97692.52 to $ 122115.65 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a permanent employee:

- 5 weeks of vacation
- Annual individual performance bonus
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one
- Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more - because when you thrive, we thrive
- An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more
- A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role
Join the Financial Solutions team in the Bilingual Manager, Multi-Unit Underwriting position. In this role, you will be leading a team of Multi-Unit Underwriters by providing strategic and practical advice and insights in the multi-unit housing domain. You will be structuring solutions for complex multi-unit projects, identifying risks and providing creative solutions in order to help us make housing affordable for everyone in Canada.

**What you’ll do**:

- Offers advice, support and alternative solutions to clients and stakeholders including the communication of key decisions, the interpretation of policies and the response to inquiries for mortgage loan insurance.
- Applies sound judgment and decision-making practices that are factual and based on underwriters' complex analysis to approve or recommend solutions and mitigation options in line with CMHC's risk appetite.
- Manages and maintains complex and sophisticated lender and borrower client relationships including senior executives of private and publicly traded companies, real estate investment trusts (REITS), pension funds, non-profits, etc., to manage and address their needs, understand their objectives and explore opportunities.
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders such as Multi-Unit Borrower Financial Analysis (MUBFA), Legal Services, Policy and Operations, Market Analysis and Professional Services, to satisfy the borrower financial capacity review requirements, seek legal and policy clarifications, and secure professional input and reviews.

**What you should have**:

- Undergraduate degree in a related field such as business, finance or commerce.
- Minimum of five years of experience related to underwriting and three years of supervisory experience or in coaching.
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis and statements, borrower legal structures and real estate financing, as well as sound knowledge of appraisal, building technology, real estate law and property management.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills including persuasion, negotiating and influencing skills, in both official languages (French and English).
- Knowledge of market trends and developments in Canada and of industry partners.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Strong understanding of serviced client groups in Canada, including related legal documentation.

**It would be great if you also had**:

- Knowledge of multi-unit mortgage loan insurance.
- Successful completion of a relevant professional association designation would be considered an asset.

**Posting closing date**: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

**Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion**

What happens after you apply

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry - we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around