Specialist II, Residential Underwriting Quality Assurance

First National Financial; Toronto; Vor Ort; CAD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Spending Account

Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up

Extensive training programs

Modern office environment

Social events throughout the year

Zusammenfassung

First National Financial in Toronto, ON is seeking a Specialist II, Residential Underwriting Quality Assurance. The role centers on post-funding review of mortgage underwriting quality, evaluating documentation for policy compliance and due diligence of the underwriting team.

The position involves reviewing pre-closing files, ensuring timely QA, and supporting external audits, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative office environment.

Qualifikationen

• University degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with residential underwriting practices.
• Knowledge of mortgage operations and credit policies.
• Ability to explain analyses clearly in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); Access is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Review mortgage applications to ensure policy adherence and prudent underwriting.
• Assess files before closing for guideline compliance.
• Conduct QA reviews in a timely, objective manner.
• Be knowledgeable of lender, investor, and insured underwriting guidelines.
• Support external audits by gathering information and answering questions.
• Analyze root causes and trends to improve internal controls.
• Ensure AML requirements are met when applicable.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Residential underwriting

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Access (asset)

Jobbeschreibung

We are hiring a Specialist II, Residential Underwriting Quality Assurance!

• Reporting To: Manager, Quality Assurance
• Full-Time/Part- Time: Full-time
• Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000
• Posting Date: October 16, 2026
• Closing Date: October 30, 2026
• Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Grade:
• Office Location: 12.6 Toronto, ON 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 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 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

The experience you need:

• Demonstrated ability to provide clear and detailed explanation, analysis and recommendations in English
• University degree or post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience
• Musthave 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

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.

Artificial Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this role.

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 [e-mail] should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.

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