Specialist, Loan Quality Control - Underwriter

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Toronto is seeking a Specialist in Loan Quality Control to oversee mortgage quality reviews. This role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally in residential mortgage underwriting. Responsibilities include executing audits, ensuring service delivery, and fostering continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and collaboration skills, contributing to enhancing the business unit's effectiveness. A competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Performance-based incentives

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Highly preferred: Underwriting of residential mortgages.

Responsibilities

• Execute work and audit files for service delivery.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality practices.
• Analyze root causes of errors during underwriting.
• Support continuous improvement of the business unit.
• Propose new solutions creatively.
• Identify and solve problems within rules.
• Work mostly independently.

Skills

Underwriting experience of residential mortgages

Bilingual skills

Verbal & written communication skills (English)

Collaboration & team skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related field

Job description

Application Deadline: 01/14/2026

Address: 33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group: Business Management (2 Year Contract)

The Specialist, Loan Quality Control will support mortgage quality review to verify vendor's underwriting practice following BMO’s requirements. Underwriting experience of residential mortgages is highly preferred.

• Executes work and audit files to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient service delivery.
• Ensures consistent, high‑quality practices/work and the achievement of business results in alignment with business/group strategies and with productivity goals.
• Analyzes root causes of any errors discovered during underwriting to provide for effective communication and coaching.
• Provides ongoing support to the continuous improvement process of the business unit.
• Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works mostly independently.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically, between 3 – 5 years of relevant experience and post‑secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Underwriting experience of residential mortgages is highly preferred.
• Bilingual skills will be considered an asset.
• Verbal & written communication skills (English) – In‑depth.
• Collaboration & team skills – In‑depth.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills – In‑depth.

Salary

$45,500.00 – $84,500.00

Pay Type

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards.

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in‑depth training and coaching, to manager support and network‑building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.