Mortgage Underwriter - West

Manulife; Remote; CAD 53,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial services provider is seeking a Mortgage Underwriter to review and manage residential mortgage applications. This role involves ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and requires a minimum of 2 years of experience. Successful candidates will exhibit strong communication and problem-solving skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. The expected salary range is CAD $53,775 - $89,625 and the position offers remote work flexibility and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Mental health care support

Flexible working environment

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in mortgage underwriting.
• Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review documents from sales partners for guideline adherence.
• Manage underwriting of residential mortgage applications.
• Ensure proper documentation for reporting.

Skills

Mortgage underwriting experience

Attention to detail

Strong customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

The Mortgage Underwriter - West will be reporting to the residential mortgage origination Regional Manager. The individual's expertise will contribute to our goal of making Manulife Bank competitive in the industry by providing the best service in the industry.

Position Responsibilities

• Review documents submitted by sales partners to identify and decision whether documents adhere to internal guidelines.

• Ensure files are properly documented for reporting.

• Excellent communication skills with our sales partners.

• Ability to process a high work volume of files with attention to detail.

• Manage the underwriting of residential mortgage applications. Exercise sound financial judgment in granting loans within delegated limits.

• Manage your files with appropriate communication while working closely with the salesperson associated with the file.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mortgage underwriting.

• Strong attention to details.

• A goal-oriented individual motivated to achieve performance goals.

• Strong customer service and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and handle several tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent written and communication skills.

• Sound knowledge of Manulife banking systems.

• Identify and solve issues requiring a high degree of judgment and recommend solutions.

• Overtime during peak season is a requirement.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Referenced Salary Location

CAN, British Columbia - Full Time Remote

Working Arrangement

Remote

Salary range is expected to be between

$53,775.00 CAD - $89,625.00 CAD

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.