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Specialist II--Bilingual, Quality Assurance
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About the role
We are hiring a Specialist II--Bilingual, Quality Assurance!
Reporting To
Manager, Quality Assurance
Full-Time/Part- Time
Full-time
Salary Range
$58,385 - $93,415
Posting Date
July 11, 2026
Closing Date
July 24, 2026
Hours Of Work
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Grade
Office Location
12.6
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
The Opportunity
The Bilingual Quality Assurance Specialist II is responsible for post-funding review and assessment of mortgage underwriting quality through evaluation of documentation, compliance to company policy guidelines and due diligence of the underwriting team.
How You Will Contribute
Using an established review method, the Bilingual Quality Assurance Specialist will review a pre-determined number of mortgage applications (per each underwriter) to determine if company policies and procedures were followed and that prudent underwriting decisions were made Review files prior to closing to determine if policies and procedures were followed in adherence to underwriting guidelines Ensure Quality Assurance reviews are conducted in a timely, efficient and objective manner Knowledgeable with lender, investor and insured underwriting guidelines Support the external audit process as directed by manager (i.e. gathering system information from internal systems, answering auditor questions) Analyze root causes, patterns or trends in order to assist with the development and implementation of internal control procedures Adhere to policies /procedures to ensure AML requirements are met, when applicable Bilingualism required (French and English) - interactions with English and French speaking customers or partners
The Experience You Need
Demonstrated ability to provide clear and detailed explanation, analysis and recommendations in both French and English University degree or post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience Must have experience/knowledge of residential underwriting practices Comprehensive knowledge of mortgage operations, credit policies, including credit principles, practices, processes, products and services Experience identifying and investigating potentially fraudulent mortgage applications Proficiency in the use and operation of Microsoft Office applications i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook (Access skills would be considered an asset)
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) 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.
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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