Underwriter

TEKsystems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking an Underwriting Analyst for a hybrid position in Toronto, ON. This role involves reviewing and approving mortgage applications, collaborating with various stakeholders, and maintaining high productivity. Applicants should have 2–4 years of experience in mortgage underwriting and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This position offers growth opportunities and extensive training.

Benefits

Extensive training

Growth opportunities

Work from anywhere in Canada after training

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in retail mortgage underwriting, primarily residential.
• Hands-on experience with Real Estate Secured Lending and decision-making authority.
• Strong understanding of mortgage documentation and risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve residential mortgage applications.
• Evaluate credit applications and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Retail mortgage underwriting

Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL)

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Risk assessment

Adaptability to technology

Job description

Overview

About the Role

TEKsystems is proud to support one of Canada’s leading financial institutions in their search for a skilled Analyst, Residential Mortgage Underwriting. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that plays a critical role in enabling sound lending decisions and supporting Canadians in their homeownership journey.

As an Underwriting Analyst, you’ll be responsible for reviewing and approving residential mortgage and real estate applications, applying sound judgment and risk assessment to ensure compliance with internal guidelines and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Decision-Making: Negotiate, approve, decline, or recommend residential mortgage applications within authorized lending limits (up to $
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate credit applications by reviewing income, down payments, property appraisals, and other supporting documentation.
• Collaboration: Communicate professionally with internal teams, brokers, insurers, appraisers, and solicitors to ensure smooth processing.
• Productivity: Meet daily and weekly targets—reviewing 5 new files per day and managing 20–30 deals per week.
• Agility: Adapt to high volumes and tight timelines while maintaining accuracy and due diligence.
• Continuous Learning: Leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and stay current with underwriting best practices.

What You Bring

• 2–4 years of experience in retail mortgage underwriting, primarily residential.
• Hands-on experience with Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL) and decision-making authority, including exception handling.
• Strong understanding of mortgage documentation and risk mitigation strategies.
• Technological proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to adopt AI tools for workflow optimization.

Why Join

• Growth Opportunity: Be part of a high-performing team with potential for full-time conversion.
• Extensive Training: Receive comprehensive onboarding, including 5 weeks of classroom training followed by hands-on mentorship.
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in Canada once training is complete.
• Impactful Work: Help shape responsible lending decisions during a time of economic change and increased demand.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Toronto, ON.

À propos de TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services

Nous sommes un fournisseur de services aux entreprises et de technologies. Nous accélérons la transformation de nos clients. Notre compétence en stratégie, conception, exécution et opérations libère la valeur de l’entreprise par un éventail de solutions. Nous sommes une équipe de 80 000 personnes qui collaborent avec plus de 60 000 clients, notamment 80 % du Fortune 500 en Amérique du Nord, Europe et Asie, qui collaborent avec nous dans le cadre de nos capacités full-stack et notre rythme. Nous sommes des penseurs stratégiques, des collaborateurs pratiques qui aident les clients à exploiter le changement et maîtriser le dynamisme de la technologie. Nous bâtissons le futur en livrant les résultats et en créant un impact positif dans nos communautés mondiales. TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services sont des entreprises d’Allegis Group. Découvrez d’autres informations à

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.