Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting - TDMS
Top Benefits
About the role
We are hiring an Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting - TDMS!
Reporting To: Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting - TDMS
Full-Time/Part- Time: Full-time
Posting Date: July 25, 2025
Closing Date: August 8, 2025
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Grade: 8.7
Office Location: Montreal, QC Great location! 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!
- Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment
This position requires linguistic fluency. Priority will be given to candidates completely fluent in English and French.
The 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.
How you will contribute:
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with mortgage brokers to build loyalty to the Company
- Maintains positive relationships with external partners such as mortgage insurers, appraisers, title insurance companies, and notaries
- Interacts with mortgage brokers for the collection of all required documents to satisfy mortgage commitment conditions
- Reviews 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 applicable
- Escalates any documentation issues to the Underwriter for review and sign off
- Documents clear and complete notes within the mortgage underwriting system
- Responds to all inquiries within established turnaround times
- Adhere to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met
The experience you need:
- Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience required
- Previous experience within Financial Services sector preferred
- Previous experience within Mortgage industry an asset
- Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment required
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
- Strong aptitude for service excellence
- Strong communication skills—both written and verbal in French and English
- Ability to deal with conflict
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Positive team player
- Fully competent in working with basic PC software and working knowledge of the suite of Microsoft office products
- Ability to manage pressure in an environment of high-volume processing with tight turnaround times
- Bilingualism (French, English) required - interactions with English-speaking customers or partners
Working Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:
- Office environment
- Periods of high volume with tight timelines
- Long periods of stationary position/sitting
- Prolonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)
- Long periods of time in viewing a computer screen
- Multi-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer program
Why 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 collaboration
- Supportive teamwork culture
- Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
- Ongoing social events throughout the year
The team you’ll join:
Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canada’s 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 contacted.
First 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 law.
First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at accessibility@firstnational.ca should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.
#FNUWQC
About First National Financial
First National Financial LP is Canada's largest non-bank lender, originating and servicing both residential and commercial mortgages. As the leading lender of CMHC and conventional mortgages, First National currently has more than $120 billion in mortgages under administration.
We apply ingenuity when developing financing solutions with clients and brokers, relying on our broad product lineup, expertise, network and spirit to take smart risks. We execute quickly and competitively, but we go beyond that traditional approach to service to provide value beyond rate, market education, business development opportunities and true enabling technology.
First National Financial LP FSRA License Nos. 10514 & 11252
Financière First National S.E.C., le plus important prêteur non bancaire au Canada, est un initiateur et un fournisseur de services de prêts hypothécaires résidentiels et commerciaux. En tant que plus important prêteur proposant des prêts hypothécaires assurés par la SCHL et des prêts hypothécaires standard, First National gère actuellement plus 103 milliards de dollars en prêts hypothécaires.
En collaboration avec nos clients et nos courtiers, nous élaborons des solutions de financement ingénieuses grâce à notre large éventail de produits, à notre savoir-faire et à notre solide réseau, tout en sachant prendre des risques calculés. Notre exécution est toujours rapide et concurrentielle, mais nous allons au-delà de cette approche conventionnelle afin d'offrir une proposition de valeur dépassant les taux ainsi que de l'information sur les marchés, des occasions de prospection de clientèle et une véritable technologie habilitante.
Financière First National S.E.C. Permis nos 10514 et 11252 de la ARSF
Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting - TDMS
Top Benefits
About the role
We are hiring an Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting - TDMS!
Reporting To: Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting - TDMS
Full-Time/Part- Time: Full-time
Posting Date: July 25, 2025
Closing Date: August 8, 2025
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Grade: 8.7
Office Location: Montreal, QC Great location! 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!
- Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment
This position requires linguistic fluency. Priority will be given to candidates completely fluent in English and French.
The 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.
How you will contribute:
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with mortgage brokers to build loyalty to the Company
- Maintains positive relationships with external partners such as mortgage insurers, appraisers, title insurance companies, and notaries
- Interacts with mortgage brokers for the collection of all required documents to satisfy mortgage commitment conditions
- Reviews 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 applicable
- Escalates any documentation issues to the Underwriter for review and sign off
- Documents clear and complete notes within the mortgage underwriting system
- Responds to all inquiries within established turnaround times
- Adhere to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met
The experience you need:
- Completed post-secondary education or equivalent work experience required
- Previous experience within Financial Services sector preferred
- Previous experience within Mortgage industry an asset
- Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment required
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
- Strong aptitude for service excellence
- Strong communication skills—both written and verbal in French and English
- Ability to deal with conflict
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Positive team player
- Fully competent in working with basic PC software and working knowledge of the suite of Microsoft office products
- Ability to manage pressure in an environment of high-volume processing with tight turnaround times
- Bilingualism (French, English) required - interactions with English-speaking customers or partners
Working Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:
- Office environment
- Periods of high volume with tight timelines
- Long periods of stationary position/sitting
- Prolonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)
- Long periods of time in viewing a computer screen
- Multi-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer program
Why 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 collaboration
- Supportive teamwork culture
- Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
- Ongoing social events throughout the year
The team you’ll join:
Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canada’s 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 contacted.
First 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 law.
First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at accessibility@firstnational.ca should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.
#FNUWQC
About First National Financial
First National Financial LP is Canada's largest non-bank lender, originating and servicing both residential and commercial mortgages. As the leading lender of CMHC and conventional mortgages, First National currently has more than $120 billion in mortgages under administration.
We apply ingenuity when developing financing solutions with clients and brokers, relying on our broad product lineup, expertise, network and spirit to take smart risks. We execute quickly and competitively, but we go beyond that traditional approach to service to provide value beyond rate, market education, business development opportunities and true enabling technology.
First National Financial LP FSRA License Nos. 10514 & 11252
Financière First National S.E.C., le plus important prêteur non bancaire au Canada, est un initiateur et un fournisseur de services de prêts hypothécaires résidentiels et commerciaux. En tant que plus important prêteur proposant des prêts hypothécaires assurés par la SCHL et des prêts hypothécaires standard, First National gère actuellement plus 103 milliards de dollars en prêts hypothécaires.
En collaboration avec nos clients et nos courtiers, nous élaborons des solutions de financement ingénieuses grâce à notre large éventail de produits, à notre savoir-faire et à notre solide réseau, tout en sachant prendre des risques calculés. Notre exécution est toujours rapide et concurrentielle, mais nous allons au-delà de cette approche conventionnelle afin d'offrir une proposition de valeur dépassant les taux ainsi que de l'information sur les marchés, des occasions de prospection de clientèle et une véritable technologie habilitante.
Financière First National S.E.C. Permis nos 10514 et 11252 de la ARSF