Specialist—Investigations, Risk Management

We are hiring a SpecialistInvestigations Risk Management!Reporting To:Manager Risk ManagementFull-Time/Part- Time:Full-timeSalary Range:$52800 - $79200Posting Date:January 6 2025Closing Date:January 20 2025Hours of Work:8:30 a.m. 5:00 :Office Location: 8.6Toronto ONGreat 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 employmentThe Opportunity The Investigations Specialist is responsible and accountable for conducting a variety of due diligence reviews. How you will contribute: Responsible for reviewing daily reports that identify potential fraud and notify the underwriting department when enhanced due diligence (EDD) is required within SLAs. Responding for daily broker on-boarding reviews and ongoing monthly monitoring and quality assessmentsAppraiser reviews and quality assessments including the maintenance of the internal and external approved appraiser listInvestigating evaluating and maintaining data concerning suspected fraud applications and closed mortgages. Lead complex fraud investigations involving external parties. When potential risk to the Company is identified communicate findings to Sr. Management in a concise manner Writing summary reports for internal and external partnersManage all incoming inquiries in the Quality Assurance mailbox within specified turnaround timesInteract with internal and external partners disseminating and evaluating information and tips received in order to assess the potential risk to FN prioritize investigations when required Other duties and projects as assigned. Adheres to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met when applicableThe experience you need:Must understand the end to end mortgage application process and general credit adjudication/underwriting knowledge Strong verbal communication skills Strong written communication skills required. Must have the ability to summarize complex data in writing. Attention to detailDemonstrated ability to provide clear and detailed explanation and analysis Must have the ability to multitask and prioritize extremely high volumes with tight deadlines. Must have the ability the assess risk and make critical decisions quickly with little oversightWorking Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:Office environmentPeriods of high volume with tight timelinesLong periods of stationary position/sittingProlonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)Long periods of time in viewing a computer screenMulti-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer join First NationalCompetitive Compensation Comprehensive benefits program (i.e. Health Spending Account Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)Hybrid working environment Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success Modern office environment conducive to collaborationSupportive 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 The team youll join: Founded in 1988 First National is one of Canadas largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canadas 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. 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 National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #FNLOON