Lce Underwriter

We are currently seeking an LCE Underwriter to join our team. **Position Description** **Accountabilities** - **Risk Management**: Maintains compliance and risk management requirements by achieving audit scores >85%. Has a strong understanding of First West’s Credit Policies/Guidelines by staying up to date on all internal changes as well as regulatory changes from BCFSA, OSFI and FCAC. - **Service Delivery**: Provides quality and timely underwriting services and solutions for the benefit of our members, branch, and broker channels. - **Process Excellence**:Seeks opportunities to optimize and improve the workflow and processes of the LCE responsibilities and provides recommendations to Senior Underwriters. - **Stakeholder Management**:Delivers exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders by determining their needs and responding to inquiries in a timely, efficient, and courteous manner. - **Additional Duties**:May perform a variety of activities relating to the overall operation of the Credit Operations department. **Qualifications** - College, Trade or Tech School Diploma (2 years) in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required - Minimum 3 years experience of Retail Credit - Financial Advisory experience preferred **Competencies** - Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including Advisors, Management levels, Shared Service teams and Brokers. - Take responsibility for self-development and continuous learning. - Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills to support self managed responsibilities of the role. **Skills** - Demonstrated understanding of First West’s Lending Guidelines - Proficient computer skills with experience using the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and financial institution specific programs **Risk Management** - Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures. **Pay Transparency** Salary Range: $48,640 - $62,300