We are hiring an Assistant Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting - TDMS!
The Role:
Reporting to the Director, Third Party Residential Underwriting, the Assistant Manager assist the senior manager in managing a team of Underwriters, Fulfillment Specialists, and Funders in meeting the goals of the Third Party Residential Underwriting Division. Under their guidance and leadership, the team is responsible for the assessment of mortgage applications in making lending decisions in adherence with the established mortgage underwriting policies and guidelines. The team also has responsibility for reviewing required documentation for accuracy and completion and for closing and advancing funds on approved mortgage applications while maintaining a consistent focus on service excellence.
Reporting To: AVP, Third Party Residential Underwriting - TDMS
Full-Time/Part- Time: Full-time
Salary Range: $69,231 - $110,769
Posting Date: May 10, 2024
Closing Date: May 24, 2024
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Grade: 14.7
Office Location: Vancouver, BC
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
What you will do:
• 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 solicitors
• Generates new business opportunities through existing referral sources to help achieve company sales targets
• Makes lending decisions within established limits while ensuring adherence to policies and guidelines
• Completes management reporting as required
• Stays current with latest industry knowledge, competition, and market trends
• Manages the capacity of the team through efficient delegation of work and careful monitoring of volumes within the workflow
• Manages the performance of team members through ongoing feedback and coaching
• Establishes performance and work standards
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and on boards new employees as required
• Provides coaching, training, support and development to team members
• Leads team meetings
• Conducts annual performance reviews
• Adheres to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met, when applicable
The Requirements Needed:
• People management skills- coaching, feedback, development of individuals and teams
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Strong aptitude for service excellence
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• Strong analytical skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Positive team player with desire and ability to mentor others
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• 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
Why join First National?
• Bright open concept office environment
• Supportive teamwork focused environment
• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
• Ongoing social events throughout the year
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success
The team you will join:
Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada's largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through our mortgage broker channel and service commercial clients through our national origination team of empowered advisors.
At First National, It's in our Nature is our rallying cry. It underlies our values, beliefs, and how we show up for each other, our clients, our partners and the community. Our nature defines who we are and guides every decision we make.
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 or any other category protected by law.
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We would like to thank all applications for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.