Associate Mortgage Underwriter

We are hiring an Associate Mortgage Underwriter Third Party Residential Underwriting - TDMS!Reporting To:Manager Third Party Residential Underwriting - TDMSFull-Time/Part- Time:Full-timePosting Date:January 16 2026Closing Date:January 30 2026Hours of Work:8:30 a.m. 5:00 :Office Location: 8.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! *Priority will be given to candidates completely fluent in English and Opportunity: Reporting to the Manager Third Party Residential Underwriting- TDMS the Associate Mortgage Underwriter supports the underwriting and credit decision process by reviewing all required documentation and applying sound due diligence. The Associate Mortgage Underwriter is responsible for escalating any inaccuracies issues or items that are incomplete and potentially present risk to the Company. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with mortgage brokers to build loyalty to the CompanyMaintains positive relationships with external partners such as mortgage insurers appraisers title insurance companies and notariesInteracts with mortgage brokers for the collection of all required documents to satisfy mortgage commitment conditionsReviews and verifies accuracy of required documentation related to income down payment and the property using sound due diligence and in compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines prior to satisfying any mortgage conditions or documents where applicableEscalates any documentation issues to the Underwriter for review and sign offDocuments clear and complete notes within the mortgage underwriting systemResponds to all inquiries within established turnaround timesAdhere to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are metThe experience you need: Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience requiredPrevious experience within Financial Services sector preferredPrevious experience within Mortgage industry an assetWorking knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment requiredAbility to build and maintain positive relationshipsStrong aptitude for service excellenceStrong communication skillsboth written and verbal in French and English Ability to deal with conflictAnalytical skillsAttention to detailStrong organizational and time management skillsPositive team playerFully competent in working with basic PC software and working knowledge of the suite of Microsoft office productsAbility to manage pressure in an environment of high-volume processing with tight turnaround timesBilingualism (French English) required - interactions with English-speaking customers or partnersWorking Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:Office environmentPeriods of high volume with tight timelinesLong periods of stationary position/sittingProlonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)Long periods of time in viewing a computer screenMulti-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer programWhy join First National:Competitive Compensation Comprehensive benefits program (i.e. Health Spending Account Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)Hybrid working environment Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success Modern office environment conducive to collaborationSupportive teamwork culture Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities Ongoing social events throughout the yearThe team youll join: Founded in 1988 First National is one of Canadas largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canadas largest commercial mortgage lender. First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners. We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy but only candidates selected for an interview will be Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this 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 and any other category protected by National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities;