Senior Mortgage Underwriter (Hybrid)

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Temporary
  • Edmonton

NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA


Attendance Hybrid Job number 26548 Category Intermediate Professional Status: Temporary 12 months Type of Contract Temporary Number of months 12 months Schedule: Full-Time Full Time / Part Time?. Full-Time Posting date 22-May-2025 Location: Edmonton, Alberta City Edmonton Province/State Alberta Area of Interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking

Making home ownership dreams come true 


Optimum Mortgage, a National Bank of Canada company, is a full-service lender providing personalized borrowing solutions to meet our clients needs.

We offer a variety of products, including flexible alternative mortgage solutions, for clients who may not fit within traditional guidelines, including those who are self-employed, commissioned or with bruised credit. 



Optimum Mortgage team is currently seeking full time Underwriter expert to join our team for a 12-month term!. Our Mortgage Underwriter’s are proud of their “Resolution and Customer Service” badges earned, they are consistently focused on personal and professional growth.

A successful candidate with Optimum Mortgage will display evaluation skills of risk using established criteria and current legislation guidelines. Creative underwriting with a customer driven mind.

Mortgage solutions is how we think, and clients appreciate our Underwriting Experts for it!


Your role: 

  • What is the “Underwriter Expert”. Provide analytical, detail-oriented evaluations, to produce strong credit decisions on sophisticated and complex Alt A mortgage applications
  • Sales Oriented. Establishing profitable and low risk parameters for loans, pricing, terms, and conditions with mortgage loans while valuing internal and external client successes
  • Risk Appetite. Maintain and excel in vigilance within the market risk appetite while adhering to CWB Financial Group policies.
  • Compliance. Ability to efficiently analyze and evaluate supporting documentation provided by clients and brokers while staying in sync with industry compliance obligations including Privacy, Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist financing, Internal Fraud Policies and KYC
  • Innovative Solutions. Go beyond and hold high regard to creatively invent flexible and unique solutions for clients while maintaining adherence to CWB policies and guidelines
  • Mentor. Offer mentorship to support Mortgage Documentation Officers
  • Composure. Maintaining day to day operations in an exciting paced, sales and client focused environment

    • Your team: 


    As part of a client-focused team, you’ll be dedicated to providing exceptional service and delivering the best outcomes for clients, regardless of their financial background. With the support, training, and resources to grow, you’ll make a real impact while advancing your career.

    Reporting to the Manager, Mortgage Underwriting you will be joining a dynamic group of underwriters. 



    Prerequisites:

  • Education. Post secondary in commerce, finance or business or equivalent experience
  • Understanding. Minimum five years of ‘Alt A’ or “A” underwriting/ lending
  • Expertise. Understanding of Insurer (CMHC and Sagen) guidelines
  • Skills. Solid computer savvy and application skills (Word, Excel etc.)
  • Relationship Builder. Outstanding and effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

    Demonstrated communication via email and telephone. Adjudicate Broker originated ‘A’ and ‘Alt A’ credit applications
  • Emphasis. Steady ability to thrive within a sophisticated and diverse organizational environment – balancing multiple tasks simultaneously with composure and humour, under pressure
  • Time Management. Attentive to preserving efficient turnaround time with a strong attention to detail, in processing all documentation, applications and ensuring referral sources are receiving exceptional communication.

    • Languages: English



    Skills

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    Communication Diversity & Inclusion Driving Results Emotional Intelligence Teamwork Accountability Client-focused Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Humility Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
    * Health and wellness program, including many options
    * Flexible group insurance
    * Generous pension plan
    * Employee Share Ownership Plan
    * Employee and Family Assistance Program
    * Preferential banking services
    * Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
    * Telemedicine service
    * Virtual sleep clinic These are a few of the benefits available to you.

    We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience.

    We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged. We’re putting people first We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.

    Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples’ lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments.

    We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible.

    If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates!.

    What can you bring to our team?. Come live your ambitions with us!.

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